Virtualized UMA - ESXi

Setup and configuration of a Virtual UMA in VMware ESXi

Last adaption: 01.2024

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Adaptation to version 8.0

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This article refers to a Beta version

vSphere 5 2.5.10

Prerequisite

ESXi 6.7 or higher
License for the UMA
Installation image from the Resellerportal
For dimensioning specifications, see the following Wiki article

ESXi

Installation-Image

Storage

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Network

Virtual switches

For communication, at least two virtual switches are required. Two virtual standard switches are created under "Network" -> "Virtual switches". These are named according to their function (e.g.: v_Switch_external, v_Switch_internal). Then add an uplink to the physical network interface card for the external switch.

Port groups

Port groups are required so that the switches can be created in the UMA. Again, two are created for the internal and external network and linked to the respective virtual switch.

Virtual Machine

Virtual machines -> Create/register VM

Setup wizard

Step 1
Assign names (e.g.: UMA_01)
The following settings have proven effective:
Caption	Value	Description	Recommended settings
Compatibility	ESXi 8.0 virtual machine	Set compatibility as high as possible (min. 6.7).
Guest operating system family	Linux	Select the family of the guest operating system. Depending on the selection, the version of the guest operating system must be selected accordingly.
Version of the guest operating system	Other Linux system (64 bit)	Select the appropriate version based on the selection of the guest operating system family.

Step 2
Select storage location

Step 3
CPU, RAM and HDD specifications in the Wiki Do not change SCSI controller & USB controller Network adapter: Select the switch for the external connection as the first adapter and the switch for the internal network as the second adapter CD/DVD drive: Click on the data storage ISO file and select the installation ISO Select VM → Switch on → Console → Set keyboard to German at the top of the frame

Configuration of the UMA

Configuration and initial login are described in another Wiki article.