Import Virtual Machine from Image to VMware
To import Virtual Machine from Image to VMware:
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.
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If you are running VMware 6.0, connect to vSphere using the on-premises vSphere client and select File__>__Deploy OVF Template.
Step 2 – Follow the instructions in the following table:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Source | Browse for the folder that contains the Netwrix Data Classification virtual appliance template. |
| OVF Template Details | Review information on this template. |
| Name and Location | Select a unique name for the new virtual machine (or use the default "Netwrix Data Classification"). The name can contain up to 80 characters including spaces. |
| Resource Pool | Select a resource pool to deploy Netwrix Data Classification virtual appliance. |
| Storage | Select destination storage. |
| Disk Format | Netwrix recommends to select the Thin Provision option to save your disk space. |
| 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 exit the wizard. |
Step 3 – Select the newly created virtual machine and click Power On.