Setup and configuration of a Virtual UMA in VMware ESXi
Last adaption: 01.2024
New:
- Adaptation to version 8.0
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
- Open file storage browser
- Upload installation image
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
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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. | |
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Configuration of the UMA
Configuration and initial login are described in another Wiki article.