Powering up the virtual machine

Last Updated : Apr 13, 2026 |

About this task

Use this procedure to power up the virtual machine, verify that the OVA deployed successfully, and that the Linux OS boots properly.

Note:

Interfaces on different vSphere versions might differ when you power up the system.

Procedure

  1. On your web browser, type the vSphere vCenter URL.

    The system displays the login prompt.

  2. In the User name field, type your user name.
  3. In the Password field, type your password.
  4. Click Login.
  5. On the vSphere Web Client home page, click one of the following icons:

    • Hosts and Clusters

    • VMs and Templates

  6. Click one of the following icons:

    • Launch Web Console

    • Launch Remote Console

    The system displays the following message:

    Please enter passphrase for disk Virtual_disk (/cms)!:
  7. Enter a default encryption passphrase.

    You can choose from either of the following default encryption passphrases:

    • cmsdefault

    • cms190941

    The system displays the Linux command prompt.