Cisco Catalyst 8000V Edge Software Installation And Configuration Guide
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Updated: April 24, 2026
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Specifies the high-level steps to setup secure boot in ESXi environment.
This task specifies the high-level steps to setup secure boot in ESXi environment.
| 1. | Create VM using ESXi 6.5 or later version using VM version 13 or greater. To choose the EFI firmware mode, navigate to VM Options > Boot Options > Firmware > EFI. |
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| 2. | Power down the VM after the initial boot and the IOS prompt is complete. |
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| 3. | Enable the EFI secure boot by navigating to Edit Settings > VM Options > Boot Options > Secure Boot. |
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| 4. | Power up the VM.
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The VNF boots up securely.
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