Download the Catalyst Center Global Manager OVA file from the location specified by Cisco.

Log in to the VMware vSphere Web Client using the applicable credentials.

In the navigation pane, right-click the IP address of host or cluster on which you want to deploy the OVA file and then click Deploy OVF Template.

Complete the Deploy OVF Template wizard:

1. In the Select an OVF Template wizard page, specify the OVA file you want to use for deployment and then click Next. You can either:

   • Click the URL radio button and enter the appropriate path and OVA filename. If you choose this option, ensure that the OVA file is stored in and shared from a web-accessible location.

   • Click the Local file radio button, click Upload Files, and then navigate to and select the appropriate OVA file.

   The wizard's Select a name and folder page opens. By default, the filename field shows the OVA file name you are about to create. The path shows the location within the Navigator directory where the ESXi host or cluster is listed. This location corresponds to the deployment location you chose in Step 3.

2. If you want to use the default values, click Next and proceed to Step 4c.

   Optionally, if you want to use different values such as naming the VM or selecting a different folder location in the VMware vSphere Web Client directory, complete these steps:

   1. Enter a name for the virtual machine you are creating.

   2. Specify where the virtual machine will reside.

   3. Click Next.

   The wizard's Select a compute resource page opens.

3. Click the ESXi host or cluster you selected for OVA deployment—this is the same one you right-clicked in Step 3. Then click Next.

   The Review details page opens which lists deployment template details.

4. Review the template details and then do one of these steps:

   • To make changes, click Back to return to the appropriate wizard page.

   • To proceed, click Next.

   The wizard's Select storage page appears.

5. On the Select storage page, complete these steps:

   1. Click the radio button for the storage device you want to use.

   2. In the Select virtual disk format field, choose either the Thick Provision or Thin Provision option.

      Note

      Thick Provision is recommended here.

   3. In the VM Storage Policy drop-down list, keep the Datastore Default.

   4. Click Next.

   The wizard's Select networks page opens.

6. To assign the interface that Catalyst Center Global Manager will use, on the Select networks indicate the interface that connects the system to the enterprise network, complete these steps:

   1. In the VM Network drop-down list, choose the interface that connects the system to the enterprise network.

      Note

      This interface or IP address is used for UI or SSH access to Catalyst Center Global Manager as well as establishing connection with controllers. So connectivity to and from the controllers must be ensured through this IP.

      Only one NIC is supported for Catalyst Center Global Manager VM.

   2. Click Next.

   The Ready to complete wizard page opens and displays a summary of the deployment settings you've entered.

7. Review the settings, then do one of these steps:

   • If you need to make any changes, click Back as needed to return to the appropriate wizard page and make the changes.

   • If the settings are correct and you want to proceed with deployment, click Finish.

     The Deploy OVF Template wizard closes and the deployment of the Catalyst Center Global Manager begins immediately.

     • Deployment typically takes about 45 minutes to complete. Monitor the deployment progress in the vSphere Client's Recent Tasks tab.

     • Available bandwidth, vCPUs, RAM, and hard disk space can affect the time that this process takes.

     • After the deployment tasks are completed, power on your virtual machine and configure it.