Install Guide

11. In the name field, type a name or accept the default name.
12. From the Select a folder or datacenter table, select a folder or datacenter.
13. Click Next.
The Select a resource page appears.
14. Select a server or a server cluster on which to deploy the Virtual Appliance.
15. Click Next.
The Select Storage page appears.
16. Select the datastore that will hold the Virtual Appliance data.
17. Click Next.
The Setup Networks page appears.
18. From the Destination drop-down menu, select a network for the Virtual Appliance.
19. Click Next.
The Customize Template page appears.
20. Complete the following fields.
NOTE: Some of these features are hidden. Expand the heading to view the setting.
● Hostname: Type a host name for the Virtual Appliance.
● Domain Name: Type the domain name of the network.
● NTP Servers: Type the IP addresses of one or more time servers.
● IP Address Type: Select DHCP or Static. If you select DHCP do not complete the rest of the fields in the IP Address
Properties area.
● IP Address: Type an IP address for the Virtual Machine.
● Netmask: Type the netmask of the subnet.
● Default Gateway: Type the gateway of the subnet.
● DNS: Type the IP address of one or more domain name servers.
● SSH Access: Select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable SSH Access.
● Locale: Select a language for the Virtual Appliance.
21. Click Next.
The Ready to complete page appears.
22. (Optional) Select the Power on after deployment check box to power the Virtual Appliance on after deployment.
23. Click Finish.
Configuring the Dell Storage Manager Virtual
Appliance
Connect to the Dell Storage Manager Virtual Appliance to set up the database and complete the setup of the Virtual Appliance.
Set Up the Virtual Appliance
The Dell Storage Manager Virtual Appliance uses a database to store Data Collector information including VVol metadata.
Prerequisites
The Virtual Appliance must be deployed and powered on.
Steps
1. In a web browser, navigate to https://[VA IP address]/setup/.
NOTE: Depending on your web browser settings, you may need to acknowledge security alerts to continue.
2. Log in to the Data Collector Manager using the temporary user.
● User name: config
● Password: dell
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Installing and Configuring the Dell Storage Manager Virtual Appliance