How to import an OVA/OVF template without using a catalog with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)


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Description

This guide will show you how to import an OVA/OVF template into Performance Cloud VMware without using a catalog.

 

If you don't have an OVF template, you can create one from your existing virtual machine using the OVF Tool or by exporting your virtual machine from vSphere.

Notes

  • VM template Hardware version supported for vCloud: Version 14
     
  • VM template size: For help importing a large VM (800 GB +), please contact our support team.

Procedure

1. Log in to the Performance Cloud VMware portal using your credentials.

 

2. Click on your virtual datacenter.

 

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3. Go to Compute > vApps.

 

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4. Click on NEW, Add vApp From OVF

 

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5. Browse to your OVA files

 

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  • For OVF Templates, make sure to select all required files for the import.

 

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6. Click NEXT and configure the resources and settings for your OVA template. Depending on the OVA templates, the settings will be different.

 

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7. Wait until the import has completed.

 




 

8. You have successfully imported your OVA/OVF template into Performance Cloud powered by VMware.

 

If you have any issues importing your OVA/OVF template, please first review this article before contacting our cloud support team.

References

Please see the VMware documentation for more information on building OVF templates: