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A '''vApp''' consists of pre-configured virtual machines (VMs) that are used to combine applications with the operating systems that they are being run on.
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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.
 
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<li>Click '''Allow.'''</li>
 
<li>Click '''Allow.'''</li>
 
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<li>In the '''OVF package''' field:</li>
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<li>Select an OVF package source option:</li>
 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a) In the '''URL '''field, create a URL for vApp template.
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; a) in the '''URL '''field, create a URL for vApp template.
  
 
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; b) Click '''Browse''', and then upload a local file from your desktop.
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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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 '''Name '''field, enter the destination for the vApp template.</li>
 
<li>In the '''Description '''field, create a description for the vApp template.</li>
 
<li>In the '''Description '''field, create a description for the vApp template.</li>

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:


  1. Log in as an administrator.
  2. Click on the Catalogs tab.
  3. Select My Organization's Catalogs (you should be brought here by default).
  4. Click the vApp Templates tab.


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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.


  1. Click Download the Client Integration Plug-in.
  2. Click Save File.
  3. Locate and open the saved file.
  4. Install the plug-in.
  5. Return to the vApp Templates tab.
  6. Click the upload icon (see image below).


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When the Client Access Integration Control prompt appears you will only have 10 seconds to make a decision.


  1. Click Allow.


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When you arrive at the Upload OVF package as a vApp Template window:


  1. 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.

  1. In the Name field, enter the destination for the vApp template.
  2. In the Description field, create a description for the vApp template.
  3. From the Catalog dropdown list, select an existing catalog to associate the vApp template with.
  4. Click Upload.


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