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#Click on the '''Catalogs '''tab. | #Click on the '''Catalogs '''tab. | ||
#Select '''My Organization's Catalogs '''(you should be brought here by default). | #Select '''My Organization's Catalogs '''(you should be brought here by default). | ||
| − | #Click the '''vApp Templates''' tab | + | #Click the '''vApp Templates''' tab. |
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| + | When you arrive at the '''Upload''' '''OVF package as a vApp Template''': | ||
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| + | You will need to '''Download the Client Integration Plug-in''' to enable OVF upload and download functionality. | ||
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| + | <li>Click '''Download the Client Integration Plug-in'''.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Click '''Save''' '''File'''.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Locate and open the saved file.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Install the plug-in.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Return to the '''vApp Templates '''tab.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Click the upload icon (see image below).</li> | ||
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| + | [[File:Upload icon1.png|none|Upload icon1.png]] | ||
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| + | When the '''Client Access Integration Control '''prompt appears you will only have <u>10 seconds to make a decision'''.'''</u> | ||
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| + | <li>Click '''Allow.'''</li> | ||
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| + | [[File:Client integration access control1.png|none|Client integration access control1.png]] | ||
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| + | When you arrive at the '''Upload OVF package as a vApp Template '''window: | ||
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| + | <li>Select an OVF package source option:</li> | ||
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| + | a) in the '''URL '''field, create a URL for vApp template. | ||
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| + | ''' OR''' | ||
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| + | b) click '''Browse''', and then upload a local file from your desktop. | ||
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| + | <li>In the '''Name '''field, enter the destination for the vApp template.</li> | ||
| + | <li>In the '''Description '''field, create a description for the vApp template.</li> | ||
| + | <li>From the '''Catalog''' dropdown list, select an existing catalog to associate the vApp template with.</li> | ||
| + | <li>Click '''Upload'''.</li> | ||
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| + | [[File:Upload OVF package as vApp template.PNG|none|Upload OVF package as vApp template.PNG]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:11, 24 February 2014
A vApp is a cloud computer system that contains one or more pre-configured virtual machines(VMs). vApps are used to stack multiple VMs so they can run as an application and provide support to cloud architectures.
To upload a vApp template:
- Log in as an administrator.
- Click on the Catalogs tab.
- Select My Organization's Catalogs (you should be brought here by default).
- Click the vApp Templates tab.
When you arrive at the Upload OVF package as a vApp Template:
You will need to Download the Client Integration Plug-in to enable OVF upload and download functionality.
- Click Download the Client Integration Plug-in.
- Click Save File.
- Locate and open the saved file.
- Install the plug-in.
- Return to the vApp Templates tab.
- Click the upload icon (see image below).
When the Client Access Integration Control prompt appears you will only have 10 seconds to make a decision.
- Click Allow.
When you arrive at the Upload OVF package as a vApp Template window:
- Select an OVF package source option:
a) in the URL field, create a URL for vApp template.
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b) click Browse, and then upload a local file from your desktop.
- In the Name field, enter the destination for the vApp template.
- In the Description field, create a description for the vApp template.
- From the Catalog dropdown list, select an existing catalog to associate the vApp template with.
- Click Upload.
