Install VidyoPortal VE

Note

The virtual appliance's filename reflects the appliance type and the software version. The following screenshots refer to the deployment of a VidyoPortal virtual server appliance with the latest software version at the time of release. For information about release versions, refer to the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Release Notes.

Depending on your version of VMWare, you may use the Windows based vSphere client or web-based client. For more information when using these clients to deploy an OVA, refer to your VMWare documentation.

To install VidyoPortal VE using the vSphere client:

  1. Log in to the vSphere client.
  1. Select Deploy OVF Template from the File menu.

The Source dialog box displays.

  1. Click Browse and select the .ova file from your file system.
  1. Click Next. The dialog box changes to OVF Template Details.

This screen is read-only. If you need to change anything, use the Back button.

  1. Click Next. The dialog box changes to Name and Location.

The name displayed is the vSphere default.

  1. Type in a more descriptive name if needed.
  1. Click Next. The dialog box changes to Disk Format.
  2. Ensure that either the Thick Provision Lazy Zeroed or Thick Provision Eager Zeroed radio button is selected.
  1. Click Next. The dialog box changes to Network Mapping.
  1. Select the network you want the VidyoPortal VE to use.
  2. Click Next. The dialog box changes to Ready to Complete.
  1. Select the Power on after deployment checkbox to start your VidyoPortal immediately after you take the next step.
  2. Click Finish.

The Deploying VidyoPortal VE dialog box displays.

The Deployment Completed Successfully dialog box displays.

  1. Click Close. The vSphere Client window displays.
  1. Click the + sign in the left side pane.
  2. Click VidyoPortal VE in the left-side pane.

The tabs change.

  1. Click the Console tab. You’re at your VidyoPortal VE’s System Console.
  1. Log in as Admin. If you haven’t changed your password yet, use the default password we have provided for you.

You can now configure your VidyoPortal VE as described in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide.