Import Virtual Machine from Image to VMware
Perform the following steps to import a virtual machine:
Step 1 – Connect to your vSphere infrastructure using vSphere Web client, right-click the object you need (datacenter, ESXi host, VM folder or resource pool) and select Deploy OVF Template.
Step 2 – If you are running VMware 6.0, connect to vSphere using the on-premises vSphere client and select File → Deploy OVF Template.
Follow the instructions in the table below:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Source | Browse for the folder that contains the Auditor virtual appliance template. |
| OVF Template Details | Review information on this template. |
| Name and Location | Select a name for the new virtual machine (optional; default name is "Netwrix Auditor"). The name must be unique within the Inventory folder; it may contain up to 80 characters including spaces. |
| Resource Pool | Select a resource pool to deploy the virtual appliance. |
| Storage | Select the destination storage. |
| Disk Format | To optimize the disk space, it is recommended to select Thin Provision. |
| Network Mapping | If you have multiple networks on your ESXi Server, select the Destination network for a new virtual machine. |
| Ready to Complete | Review your virtual machine settings. Click Finish to complete the wizard. |
Select the newly created virtual machine and click Power On.
Deploy Virtual Appliance to VMware Cloud on AWS
Perform the following steps to deploy virtual appliance:
Step 3 – Import the NetwrixAuditor.ova file to a Content Library of VMware vSphere, as described in this VMware article: Import Items to a Content Library.
Step 4 – Start the New Virtual Machine… wizard.
Step 5 – On the Select a creation type step, select Deploy from template.
Step 6 – On the Select a template step, select NetwrixAuditor from your ContentLibrary.
Step 7 – Proceed with the wizard: select name and folder, resources and storage for the VM.