Overview
Learn how to deploy the Secure Workload Software Appliance in VMware vSphere.
You can deploy the Secure Workload Software Appliance using the vSphere Client or the vSphere Web Client. The Secure Workload Software Appliance for VMware is distributed using the Open Virtualization Format (OVF), which is a standard method of packaging and deploying virtual machines.
End-to-End workflow
This section outlines the end-to-end workflow for deploying the Secure Workload Software Appliance in VMware vSphere.
Prepare for deployment
Prepare the hardware, software, and network requirements for deploying the Secure Workload Software Appliance on VMware vSphere.
VMware vSphere configuration settings
Understand the VMware vSphere configuration settings for deploying the Secure Workload Software Appliance.
Infrastructure Management parameters
Learn about the key Infrastructure Manager parameters required for Secure Workload clusters in a VMware vSphere environment.
Setup parameters
Parameters required for configuring site information during Infrastructure Manager deployment.
Deploy the Infrastructure Management OVA
Learn how to deploy the Infrastructure Management OVA using the VMware vSphere web interface.
Provision the Infrastructure Manager
Learn how to provision the Infrastructure Manager and deploy a Cisco Secure Workload Cluster using the Infrastructure Management interface.
Cluster provisioning status panels
This section explains cluster status panels, which display real-time progress, details, and logs related to Secure Workload cluster provisioning.
Install Secure Workload Software Appliance
This process guides you through deploying the Secure Workload software appliance on VMware vSphere using Infrastructure Management.
Cluster licenses
This section explains cluster licenses and and the restrictions associated with them.