3. Installation¶
3.1. Start¶
Login into vCenter. Right click on the directory you want to deploy on and select Deploy OVF Template.
Fig. 3.1 Deploy OVF Template - Start¶
3.2. Deploy¶
Choose how you want to deploy the OVA. You can choose a url or a local device.
Fig. 3.2 Deploy OVF Template - Upload¶
3.3. Name¶
Change the Virtual Machine name and select where you want the VM to deploy.
Fig. 3.3 Deploy OVF Template - Name¶
3.4. Computing Resource¶
Review the requirements in Section 2.3: Computing Requirements and select the Computing Resource. If you are unsure, please check with your VMware Administrator.
Fig. 3.4 Deploy OVF Template - Compute Resource¶
3.5. Review¶
Review the details of your deployment, read the licensing agreement, and accept the licensing agreement.
Fig. 3.5 Deploy OVF Template - Review¶
Fig. 3.6 Deploy OVF Template - License Agreement¶
3.6. Storage¶
Select a storage datastore that meets the minimum requirements listed in Section 2.3: Computing Requirements. It must have enough free space to support your desired disk size. The virtual disk size is configured in Section 3.9: Post Deployment.
Thick Provision is recommended to prevent the appliance from prematurely running out of disk space.
Caution
Thin Provisioning should only be used by an experienced VMware Administrator, and when appropriate monitoring/alerting of the underlying datastore is configured.
If you are unsure, please check with your VMware Administrator.
Fig. 3.7 Deploy OVF Template - Storage¶
3.7. Network Adapters¶
Select the Recording Network and Primary Network (These should be different networks). If they are the same, the Recording Network adapter must be disconnected from the VM in Section 3.9: Post Deployment.
Select Static or DHCP. If you are unsure, please check with your VMware Administrator.
Fig. 3.8 Deploy OVF Template - Network¶
3.8. Customize Template¶
3.8.1. Networking Section¶
Fig. 3.9 Deploy OVF Template - Network¶
If you chose DHCP in Section 2.4: Networking, you can leave the following fields blank: IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. If you chose Static - Manual in Section 2.4: Networking, you must reserve an IP address and then fill in the necessary information.
Fill in all the networking information specific to your network and NexLog DX-Series (Recorder Name, Hostname, Domain).
3.8.2. Eventide Section¶
Fig. 3.10 Deploy OVF Template - Eventide¶
Fill in Site Name and Storage Size (Gb). The maximum size is 18 TB.
The following information is available in the Licenses.txt file and the following fields must be filled in correctly for the NexLog DX-Series VM to install and function properly:
Serial Number
Hardware ID
Primary License Key
Addon License Keys (Multiple keys need to be separated by a space)
License Server (See Section 2.4: Networking)
Note
For DX FIPS Licensing, refer to Section 4: FIPS Licensing
3.9. Post Deployment¶
Wait for the deployment to complete. If you receive an error, please go to Section 5.2: VMWare Deployment Failure.
Fig. 3.11 Deploy OVF Template - Post Deployment¶
Before starting/installation of the NexLog DX-Series VM, select your VM, and click Edit Settings.
Adjust the size of your Hard Disk 1 to match the Storage (Gb) you selected in Section 3.8.2: Eventide Section. The maximum size is 18 TB.
If the Recording Interface and Primary Interface are the same, disconnect the Network Adapter for the Recording Interface.
3.10. Install the NexLog DX-Series Software¶
Power on the NexLog DX-Series VM (please be patient on the first boot) then go through the installer with an Automatic Installation.
3.11. NexLog Access Appliance (VPN)¶
To access your NexLog DX-Series VM with the NexLog Access Appliance, you must upload the VPN key. Log into your NexLog DX-Series VM’s Web Configuration Manager and navigate to , upload the VPN key, then click Enable, then Save.