For now, you’ll need a Windows box to at least get the appliance deployed then you can punt (please note also this is based on Release Candidate (RC) code and could change in the final release).
I was first turned onto the VCSA because I was at an all OSX/Linux shop so it made sense to use something we were accustomed to using already.
However, as of the Release Candidate for VMware vSphere 6.0, the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) installation takes a much different approach than what you’ve been used to.Ī few vCenter Server Appliance prerequisitesįirst, it should be noted that you can only install the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) from Windows. Generally, installing virtual appliances has been pretty straight forward – import an OVA and enter the necessary details in the deployment wizard, or access the virtual appliances management interface (such as those typically on port 5480 from VMware).
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