Installing on VMware ESX

The EdgeADC is available for installation onto VMware ESXi versions 5.x and above.

The ESX variant is supplied as an OVA (Open Virtual Appliance).

Instructions on installation are as follows

• Download the latest installation OVA package of ADC using the appropriate link provided with the download email.
• Once downloaded, please unzip in a suitable directory on your ESXi host or SAN.
• In your vSphere client, select File: Deploy OVA/OVF Template.
• Browse and select the location where you have saved your files; choose the OVF file and click NEXT
• The ESX server requests the appliance name. Type a suitable name and click NEXT
• Select the datastore from where your ADC appliance will run.
• Select a datastore with enough space and click NEXT
• You then will be told information about the product; click NEXT
• Click NEXT.
• Once you have copied the files to the datastore, you can install the virtual appliance.

Launch your vSphere client to see the new ADC virtual appliance.

• Right-click on the VA and go to Power > Power-On
• Your VA will then boot, and the ADC boot screen will show on the console.

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