Session Manager deployment checklist

Last Updated : Jun 10, 2026 |

Session Manager footprints are configured as part of the OVA. Both VMware and Solution Deployment Manager display these footprints to the user during deployment.

Important:

You cannot administer a core Session Manager OVA as a Branch Session Manager (remote survivable server). Deploy the Session Manager OVA as a core Session Manager only.

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Action

Reference

1

Verify System Manager and Session Manager are configured.

Configuring the system for SM/BSM deployment.

2

Download the following from PLDS:

  • Session Manager OVA file

  • Session Manager patch file

Downloading software from PLDS.

3

Deploy the Session Manager OVA.

Methods for deploying the Session Manager OVA.

4

Configure the Session Manager virtual machine to start automatically after a power failure.

Configuring the virtual machine automatic startup settings.

5

Start the Session Manager server.

6

Configure Session Manager.

Configuring Session Manager.

7

Apply the latest Session Manager Release 10.2.x patch if required.

Installing software patches.

8

Configure the alarming.

9

Verify the deployment.

Post-installation checklist.