VMware vSphere 7.0.x or later (which includes ESXi and vCenter Server), including all patches, is required to run Cisco Catalyst Center Global Manager on ESXi. Access an overview of the VMware vSphere installation and setup process using this link. After installing VMware vSphere, confirm that you can access it from the computer used to deploy the Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) file for the virtual appliance.

Use a web browser to access the vCenter 7.0.x to deploy the OVA for Catalyst Center Global Manager virtual appliance.