Install VidyoRouter VE

Note

The virtual appliance's filename reflects the appliance type and the software version. The following screenshots refer to the deployment of a VidyoRouter 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.

To install VidyoRouter VE:

  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 VidyoRouter 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 VidyoRouter immediately after you take the next step.
  2. Click Finish. The Deploying VidyoRouterVE dialog box displays. The Deployment Completed Successfully dialog box displays.
  1. Click Close. The vSphere Client window displays.
  1. Click on the + sign to the left of the ESXi host name.
  2. Click on VidyoRouter VE in the left-side pane. The tabs change.
  1. Click the Console tab. You’re at your VidyoRouter 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.