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About this document

Catalyst Center Global Manager Overview

Cisco Catalyst Center Global Manager
Audience

Deployment Requirements

Required firewall ports and connectivity
Additional deployment requirements

Prepare for Deployment

Prepare for deployment
Install VMware
Download the OVA for Catalyst Center Global Manager
Reserve enterprise interface
Import the IdenTrust certificate chain
Prepare the DNS, NTP, and proxy servers
Enable storage input/output control
Check HA Admission Control Setting

Deploy Catalyst Center Global Manager VM on VMware ESXi

Deployment Modes of Catalyst Center Global Manager VM on VMware ESXi
Create the Catalyst Center Global Manager VM
Configure Catalyst Center Global Manager on ESXi virtual appliance

Deploy Catalyst Center Global Manager on AWS using AWS CloudFormation

Prerequisites for deployment of Catalyst Center Global Manager using AWS CloudFormation
Deploy Catalyst Center Global Manager on AWS using AWS CloudFormation

Get Started

Log in to Catalyst Center Global Manager and run it
Enroll Catalyst Center to Catalyst Center Global Manager
Site Hierarchy
Monitor from the overview dashboard
Alerts
Device infrastructure
Endpoints
Situational dashboard
Controllers
Controller backup
Global search
Workflows
Platform
Activities
System

Deploy Catalyst Center Global Manager VM on VMware ESXi

Updated: May 6, 2026

Overview

Details the various methods for deploying Catalyst Center Global Manager as a virtual machine on VMware ESXi, including using the OVF Template wizard and configuring the virtual appliance via command-line or web-based wizards.

Deployment Modes of Catalyst Center Global Manager VM on VMware ESXi

Provides step-by-step instructions for deploying the OVF-formatted file using the VMware vSphere Web Client, including selecting storage, networks, and reviewing settings.

Create the Catalyst Center Global Manager VM

Provides step-by-step instructions for creating a virtual machine to deploy Catalyst Center Global Manager.

Configure Catalyst Center Global Manager on ESXi virtual appliance

Outlines the initial configuration workflow for the virtual appliance after deployment, preparing it for use.

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