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This procedure describes how to install Open SDN Controller on VMware ESXi hypervisors.
Hostname resolution is recommended, but not required, for the installation. If you decide to make use of it, specify a fully qualified domain name either in the Deploy OVF Template wizard’s Properties page or the /etc/hosts file.
The config field in the Deploy OVF Template wizard’s Properties page can safely be left blank.
If you are setting up a 3-node cluster, you also need to complete Step 3 for the other 2 nodes in the cluster.
When configuring Open SDN controller from the browser, use only its IP address in the address bar and configuration fields. Do not use its FQDN name.
If you are using a multiple Network Interface Card (NIC) setup, have the IP addresses for the second and third NICs ready.
Have values for the following controller settings ready:
IP address
Hostname
Netmask
Gateway address
DNS server addresses (recommended, but not mandatory)
NTP server address (recommended, but not mandatory)
You will need these for Step 3i.
Complete the following procedure to install Open SDN Controller on a virtual machine using Oracle VM VirtualBox. When configuring Open SDN Controller from the browser, use only its IP address in the address bar and configuration fields. Do not use its FQDN name.