Virtualized UTM - ESXi

Setup and configuration of a Virtual UTM in VMware ESXi

Last adaption: 07.2023

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ESXi 6.7 v11.7

Requirements

ESXi 6.7 or higher
License for the UTM
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For dimensioning specifications see the following Wiki article

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Memory 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 an uplink to the physical NetworkInterfaceCard for the external switch is added.

Port groups

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

Virtual machine

Virtual machine -> Create/register VM

Setup Wizard

Step 1 Step 1
Assign names (Ex: UTM_01)
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Caption	Value	Description	Recommended settings
Compatibility:	Virtual ESXi 8.0 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)	Based on the guest operating system family selection, select the appropriate version.

Step 2 Step 2
Select storage location

Step 3 Step 3
Specifications for CPU, RAM and HDD in the Wiki Do not change SCSI controller & USB controller Network adapter: as first adapter the switch for the external connection, as second adapter the switch for the internal network CD/DVD drive: click on 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 UTM

Configuration and first login are described in another wiki article.