Module 2 Task 3

Import the OVA file to the On-Premises vCenter

In this step we will import the HCX appliance into the on premises vCenter.

You can choose to do this Task in 2 different ways:

Step 1: Obtain your AVS vCenter Server credentials

1. In your AVS Private Cloud blade click Identity.
2. Locate and save both vCenter admin username cloudadmin@vsphere.local and password.

Step 2: Locate HCX Cloud Manager IP

1. Click on + Add-ons.
2. Copy the HCX Cloud Manager IP.

Step 3: Log in to HCX Cloud Manager IP

Open a browser tab and paste the HCX Cloud Manager IP and enter the credentials obtained in the previous step.

Step 4: Request Download Link for HCX OVA

1. In the left pane click System Updates.

2. Click REQUEST DOWNLOAD LINK, please keep in mind that the button might take a couple of minutes to become enabled.

Option 1: Download and deploy HCX OVA to on-premises vCenter

1. Click VMWARE HCX to download the HCX OVA localy.

Option 2: Deploy HCX from a vCenter Content Library

1. Click COPY LINK if you will install HCX with this method.

Step 1: Access Content Libraries from on-premises vCenter

Browse to the on-premises vCenter URL, See Getting Started section for more information and login details.

1. From your on-premises vCenter click Menu.
2. Click Content Libraries.

Step 2: Create a new Content Library

Create a new local content library if one doesn’t exist by clicking the + sign.

Step 3: Import Item to Content Library

1. Click ACTIONS.
2. Click Import Item.

1. Enter the HCX URL copied in a previous step.
2. Click IMPORT.

Accept any prompts and actions and proceed. The HCX OVA will download to the library in the background.