Overview
Introduces the Catalyst Center on ESXi deployment model and its benefits, such as a rapid virtual deployment.
Catalyst Center on ESXi is a deployment model that
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provides full functionality of Catalyst Center in a virtual format
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allows rapid deployment of Catalyst Center in your network environment, and
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allows you to evaluate Catalyst Center without purchasing a physical appliance.
This deployment guide provides information on:
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The requirements for deploying a Catalyst Center on ESXi virtual appliance.
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Procedures for creating a virtual machine on a VMware ESXi host, configuring a virtual appliance, executing the Quick Start workflow, and completing the necessary post-deployment tasks before using Catalyst Center on ESXi.