Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM Installation Methods
You can use multiple methods to deploy and install your Cisco Nexus 1000V VSM; the preferred installation method is to use an Open Virtualization Appliance (OVA) file. When you download the Cisco Nexus 1000V zipped package from software.cisco.com, it contains a number of folders that include VSM, VEM, XML-APIs, and the like, and a README.txt file.
In the VSM folder, under Install, you will find the required OVA file, which you can use to deploy the VSM directly on to your ESX or ESXi host.
From the .iso file, follow these steps:
Step 1. Create a VSM VM in vCenter.
Step 2. Configure VSM networking.
Step 3. Perform initial VSM setup via the VSM console.
Step 4. Install VSM plug-in in vCenter.
Step 5. Configure ...
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