Deploying the WebLM OVA by using vSphere Client (HTML5)

Last Updated : Nov 07, 2022 |

Procedure

  1. To access the vCenter Server, do the following:
    1. On the web browser, type the vCenter FQDN or IP Address.
    2. Select vSphere Client (HTML5) and type the vCenter Server credentials.
  2. Select the Cluster or ESXi host, right-click, and then click Deploy OVF Template.

    The system displays the Deploy OVF Template dialog box.

  3. On the Select template page, perform one of the following steps:

    • To download the WebLM OVA from a web location, select URL, and provide the complete path of the OVA file.

    • To access the WebLM OVA from the local computer, select Locate file, click Browse, and navigate to the OVA file.

  4. Click Next.
  5. On the Select a name and folder page, do the following:
    1. In Virtual machine name, type a name for the virtual machine.
    2. In Select a location for the virtual machine, select a location for the virtual machine.
  6. Click Next.
  7. On the Select a compute resource page, select a host, and click Next.
  8. On the Review details page, verify the OVA details, and click Next.
  9. To accept the End User License Agreement, on the License agreements page, click I accept all license agreements.
  10. Click Next.
  11. On the Select configuration page, from Configuration, select the WebLM profile.
  12. Click Next.
  13. On the Select storage page, in Select virtual disk format, click the required disk format.
  14. Click Next.
  15. On the Select networks page, select the destination network for each source network.
  16. Click Next.
  17. On the Customize template page, enter the configuration and network parameters.

    For information about the configuration and network parameters, see Configuring the network parameters fields and descriptions.

    Note:

    • If you do not provide the details in the mandatory fields, you cannot power on the virtual machine even if the deployment is successful.

    • During the startup, the system validates the inputs that you provide. If the inputs are invalid, the system prompts you to provide the inputs again on the console of the virtual machine.

  18. Click Next.
  19. On the Ready to complete page, review the settings, and click Finish.

    Wait until the system deploys the OVA file successfully.

  20. To start the WebLM virtual machine, if WebLM is not already powered on perform one of the following steps:

    • Click VM radio button, and click Actions > Power > Power On.

    • Right-click the virtual machine, and click Power > Power On.

    • On the Inventory menu, click VirtualMachine > Power > Power On.

    The system starts the WebLM virtual machine.

  21. Click the Console tab and verify that the system startup is successful.

Next Steps

Note:

Modifying the network or management configuration is not recommended before the patch deployment.

Related information
Deploying the application OVA by accessing the ESXi host directly
Application Deployment field descriptions