Overview
Provides instructions to deploy Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Virtual (FMCv) on VMware by preparing the VMware environment and configuring the required resources.
You can deploy the Firewall Management Center Virtual using VMware.
VMware Feature Support for the Firewall Management Center Virtual
Learn about the supported and unsupported VMware features for Management Center Virtual deployments. Use this information to plan cloning, migration, high availability, and other VMware operations in your environment.
System Requirements
Verify VMware feature support and confirm system and resource requirements for Management Center Virtual deployments. Use this information to plan supported operations, allocate required memory and CPU resources, and meet upgrade and platform compatibility requirements.
Guidelines and Limitations
Consider these deployment guidelines and VMware-specific limitations for Management Center Virtual. Learn how to configure OVF template settings, time synchronization, and high availability to ensure proper operation in your VMware environment.
Download the Installation Package
Learn how to download and extract the Management Center Virtual installation package from the Cisco Software Download page. Verify the package, identify the correct OVF and VMDK files for your deployment target, and prepare the files for installation in your VMware environment.
Deploy the Firewall Management Center Virtual
Learn how to deploy Management Center Virtual on VMware using an OVF template by configuring host, storage, disk format, network mappings, and initial settings to complete the installation and prepare the virtual appliance for operation.
Verify the Virtual Machine Properties
Learn how to verify and adjust virtual machine settings for Management Center Virtual before powering it on. Confirm CPU, memory, disk, and network adapter settings to ensure the appliance meets requirements and connects correctly to your management network.
Power On and Initialize the Virtual Appliance
Learn how to power on and initialize the Management Center Virtual appliance after deployment. In addition, understand how to monitor the startup process in VMware and complete the initial setup so the appliance can communicate with your management network.