Install VidyoReplay VE

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

To install the VidyoReplay VE:

1. Log in to the vSphere client (provided with VidyoReplay VE) on your system.

2. From the File menu, select Deploy OVF Template.

The Source dialog box displays.

3. Click Browse and select the OVA file from your file system.

4. Click Next. The dialog box changes to OVF Template Details.

This screen is read-only. If you need to change anything, click Back.

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

The name displayed is a copy of the .ova filename as the vSphere default.

6. Type in a more descriptive name if desired.

7. Click Next. The dialog box changes to Disk Format.
8. Be sure to select Thin Provision.

9. Click Next. The dialog box changes to Network Mapping.

10. Select the one network available for the VidyoReplay VE to use.
11. Click Next. The dialog box changes to Ready to Complete.

12. Select the Power on after deployment checkbox to start your VidyoReplay immediately after you take the next step.
13. Click Finish. The Deploying VidyoReplayVE dialog box displays.

The Deployment Completed Successfully dialog box displays.

14. Click Close. The vSphere Client window displays.

15. Click on the + sign to the left of the ESXi host name.
16. Click on VidyoReplay VE in the left-side pane. The tabs change.

17. Click the Console tab. You’re at your VidyoReplay VE’s System Console.

18. 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 VidyoReplay VE network settings as described in Configure the network settings at the System Console in the VidyoPortal and VidyoRouter Administrator Guide.