How to Install VMware VCSA - Nested Lab

calendarOct 11, 2023 · 2 min read · VMware Workstation Linux vsphere/vcsa Home Lab  ·
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This post is part of VMware vShere How to hands-on training that focuses on installing, configuring, and managing VMware vSphere 8, which includes VMware VCSA8 and VMware vCenter8. This course prepares you to administer a vSphere infrastructure for an organization of any size.

Ensure the DNS entry is available in DNS Server

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Step1: Import VCSA OVF

In Windows, mount the VCSA ISO, go to Mount drive ( In my case its G: ). go to vcsa folder and double-click on VCSA OVF

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  1. Click on I accept the terms of license agreement
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  2. enter the VM name (in my case vcsa8)
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  3. select the Tiny vCenter Server with Embedded PSC and Click on Next
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  4. Provide the network configuration, as per the lab config and Click on Next
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  5. Enter the SSO Password
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  6. Enter the root Password
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  7. Provide the FQDN and Domain Search Path
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  8. Wait for the completion OVF import into workstation
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  9. Change the network adapter connection to "LAN Segment"
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  10. Post completion, wait for the boot completion and access the IP and Port 5480 e.g: https://192.168.20.49:5480
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  11. Login to Appliance using the root credentials
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  12. Wait for the installation to finish
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  13. Click on Next in the Stage2 of the installation
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  14. validate the details, and modify if necessary and click on Next
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  15. provide the SSO domain name and SSO Password and click on Next
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  16. Wait for the installation to complete
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  17. Installtion is Complete Now. The vCenter Server can be accessed with Given IP/URL
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