Deploying Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance for VMware

You can use Catalogic vStor Server for the VMware virtualized environment by deploying the Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance for VMware.

Prerequisites for Catalogic vStor Virtual Appliance for VMware

Before deploying to the VMware host:

• Download the vStor OVA file from the Catalogic MySupport page.

• Verify the MD5 Checksum on the downloaded template to confirm its integrity using the following command:

Get-FileHash -Path <path_to_file> -Algorithm MD5

The checksum should align with one provided on the MySupport website.

• Get network information and VMware host details.

• Decide between using a static IP address or DHCP.

• For VMware VM installations, make sure virtual disk UUIDs are visible to the OS by enabling disk.enableUUID.

Deploying Catalogic vStor virtual appliance in VMware environment

Deploy the Catalogic vStor virtual appliance in the VMware virtualized environment by taking the following steps:

1. Deploy Using vSphere Client:

   • In the vSphere Client, select Deploy OVF Template from the File menu.

   • If using the vSphere Web Client, select Create/Register VM, then Deploy a virtual machine from an OVF or OVA file.

2. Template Selection and License Agreement:

   • Specify the location of the vStor OVA template file and select it.

   • Review the template details and accept the End User License Agreement.

3. VM Configuration:

   • Provide a descriptive name for the VM and select a deployment location.

   • Choose the appropriate data center, server, and resource pool.

   • Select a datastore with adequate space for the VM and its virtual disks.

   • Opt for thick provisioning for disk storage to enhance performance, though thin provisioning is also an option.

   • Configure network settings, including selecting networks and defining IP address allocation.

   • Configure default gateway.

Note. Multiple DNS strings are supported and must be separated by commas without the use of spaces.

The network prefix should be specified by a network administrator. The network prefix must be entered using CIDR notation.

5. Finalizing Deployment:

   • Review all settings to ensure accuracy.

   • Click Finish to initiate the deployment of the OVF template.

Post-Deployment Steps:

• Power on the VM using the VMware vSphere Client.

• Access the vStor Management Interface at https://<vStor_hostname_or_IP>:8900.

• Log in with the default credentials (admin/admin) and change the password for security reasons.

See also. To configure the network settings of Catalogic vStor after the deployment, see Configuring network settings of Catalogic vStor.

• Access the Linux shell from VMware vSphere Client or SSH client using default credentials.

• Change user passwords via the Linux shell passwd or through the Web UI.

Tip. The root account cannot be used for SSH login to the Linux shell. Use admin with sudocommands or the sudo su commands to use the root privilege.

Attention! Follow good password practices as outlined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Choosing and Protecting Passwords (Security Tip ST04-002)