To deploy a vCPAA on VMware using the vSphere Client
Preliminary information
This procedure is intended for administrators who are familiar with the creation of VMware virtual machines and the deployment of applications on those machines.
This procedure provides recommendations for vCPAA deployment that allow an administrator to configure a Telnet console, which is then used to edit the bof.cfg file and assign a management IP address. Subsequent vCPAA configurations are performed using the management address.
This procedure assumes the following:
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VMware is installed on the required server, with default settings
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The vSphere client is functional and has access to that server
Note: The process for installing a vCPAA on VMware is user-specific, and may vary depending on your system configuration. For issues that are not resolved by existing resources, contact your Nokia representative for assistance.
Nokia recommends using the vSwitch interface model for VMware.
Nokia is not responsible for changes in the VMware application that may render these instructions inaccurate or obsolete.
If you are unable to open a Telnet session to the TCP port that is being used as serial connection to the vCPAA, you may need to add a firewall exception on the VMware hypervisor for that port.
Steps
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Open the vSphere client. In the inventory panel, select the server where you want to deploy the virtual CPAA. |
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Enable a serial port connection on the server:
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Choose File→Deploy OVF Template from the vSphere main menu. The Deploy OVF Template step form opens. |
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Ensure the following selections and settings as you go through the steps:
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Click Finish to deploy the OVF template. This may take a few minutes. |
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On the vSphere client, in the inventory panel, select the newly deployed vCPAA VM. |
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Configure a TCP console on the VM:
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Power up the vCPAA. |
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Telnet to the VMware server using the port number specified in Step 7. The VMware server will forward the session to the newly created vCPAA, allowing configuration of the vCPAA. |
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Edit the bof.cfg file to add a management IP address and a static route for the vCPAA, to provide independent access through the management network. |
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Save the vCPAA configuration, and reboot. |
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Open a Telnet session on the vCPAA using the management IP address in the bof.cfg file, to confirm management connectivity. End of steps |
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