Tasks before you begin the installation process

The following sections describe the summary of tasks required to install Cisco VACS:

1. Gather the workload VM and Container deployment requirements.

2. Setup user accounts and groups in Cisco UCS Director.

   For detailed information about setting up accounts, see the Cisco UCS Director Administration Guide.

Tasks when you are installing Cisco VACS

1. Apply the Cisco VACS patch.

2. For information about applying the Cisco VACS patch, see Applying the Cisco VACS Patch to the Cisco UCS Director.

3. Apply or upgrade the Cisco VACS license keys through the Cisco UCS Director User Interface (UI).

   For more information about installing the Cisco VACS license, see Updating the Cisco VACS License.

Tasks when you are installing Cisco VACS components

1. Set up virtual accounts in Cisco UCS Director.

   For detailed information about setting up accounts, see the Cisco UCS Director Administration Guide.

2. Install Cisco PNSC and Cisco Nexus 1000V through the Cisco UCS Director UI.

   For more information about installing these components, see Installing Cisco Prime Network Services Controller and Installing Cisco Nexus 1000V.

3. Add a single host to Cisco Nexus 1000V though the Cisco UCS Director UI.

   For more information on adding hosts, see Adding a Single Host.

4. Add multiple hosts at a time to Cisco Nexus 1000V though the Cisco UCS Director UI.

   For more information on adding multiple hosts, see Adding Multiple Hosts.