VMware NSX – Installation (Part 1)

VMware NSX – Installation (Part 1) – Deploying NSX Manager OVA

The instructions below will provide you with the initial steps in Installing VMware NSX.  All of the NSX components are contained within a single OVA file “VMware NSX Manager”.

Items required:
-ESX Environment /w vShpere Web Client
-NSX Manager OVA file
-Some free time

Step #1 – Deploy OVF Template
Pic1

Step #2 – Select the NSX Manager OVA file
Pic2

Step #3 – Accept extra configuration options
Pic3

Step #4 – Accept ULA
Pic4

Step #5 – Name the VM
Pic5

Step #6 – Select a resource, if you don’t have DRS enabled you will have to pick a dedicated host
Pic6

Step #7 – Select Storage
Pic7

Step #8 – Select your Network
Pic8

Step #9 – Enter pertinent details (password, hostname, IP, subnet, gateway, dns, ntp, etc.)
Pic9

That’s it!

Proceed to NSX Installation – Step 02 – Adding NSX Manager to vCenter