After successfully logging in create a new VM - For ESXi 6.5 you will find the corresponding tab in the upper bar:
Then select the following option:
Deploy a virtual machine from an OVF or OVA file:
Click next to proceed to the next configuration dialogue:
Give your new RCCMD machine a unique name:
Place the OVA file into the necessary ESXi host window using drag and drop ...
… and click Next:
The OVA file is preconfigured, there is no need to do any additional settings:
Due to this fact you can just click on next:
The RCCMD client will be managed by an according RCCMD server device. Therefore, this server device must be able to reach your RCCMD client over local network structures.
In general, you can accept the preconfigured settings.
The same works for provisioning of the hard disk space. The RCCMD OVF file is preconfigured for best use unless your hardware platform differs from standard installation routines.
Once you have made the settings as you like, click Next to go to the next step:
This is the final step:
Please review all settings before clicking Finish:
Follow the special notification carefully to prevent damage to RCCMD during the installation routine.
VMWare responds sensitive to browser updates during installation process. If the browser will be refreshed before installation is finished, the process will be aborted, rendering the virtual machine unusable.
Click finish to start the installation process:
The automatic installation
Results and completed shows the current installation state and proper success.
Note:
Use tabbed browsing to continue working. VMware automatically detects the current session, allowing administrators to continue working on the system while waiting for the RCCMD installation to finish.
The Installation progresses
On the left side you should find a tool called navigator. The navigator displays an overview of all virtual machines installed on the system.
This installation example is called RCCMD_Easy Install.
Search for virtual machine including the RCCMD appliance.
Clicking on it will open advanced system information about the virtual machine.
Ensure the virtual machine is running. Take a look at the list of all virtual machines and search for the RCCMD Appliance
Click on the virtual machine you have installed for more detailed information.
By pressing the console screenshot, the web console for the virtual machine will be opened:
As a default, the appliance will ask for a valid IP address. If your network provides a DHCP server,
RCCMD will automatically display the current IP address.
If there is no valid IP address by DHCP, it is necessary to manually assign an IP address. In the appendix, you will find information about the procedure.
Post installation console login
You can log on to the RCCMD appliance directly from the web console:
User: admin
Password: RCCMD
Gaining root privileges
The VMware Appliance is based on a Linux Debian 9 - The root privileges allow the manual re-installation of official packages as well as advanced configuration of the network interfaces.
command: sudo su
By default settings, admin has not been granted system privileges to make changes - you need to assign increased system privileges by using the Linux command sudo su.
The installation of the RCCMD appliance is now complete. For further configuration, refer the web interface. A configuration guide for assigning an IP address manually can be found in the appendix to this manual.
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