Veritas Access Installation Guide

To set up a network in VMware ESXi

1. Start the vSphere Client and type the logon details for your host.

   In the IP address/Hostname box, enter the ESXi server IP/hostname.

   In the User name box, type root.

   In the Password box, type my_esxi_password.

2. Set up the networking requirements for Veritas Access.

3. To set up the public network virtual switch:

   • In the Configuration tab of the ESXi host, go to Hardware > Networking.

   • On the upper right corner, click Add Networking.

   • Select the connection type as Virtual Machine and click Next.

   • Under the Create a virtual switch, select a NIC that is connected to the public network.

   • Enter the appropriate network label for the public virtual switch.

   • Verify the summary and click Finish.

   Note:

   If you want to create multiple public network switches, repeat the preceding steps.

4. To set up the private network virtual switch:

   • In the Configuration tab of the ESXi host, go to Hardware > Networking.

   • Click Add Networking on the top right corner.

   • Select the connection type as Virtual Machine and click Next.

   • Deselect any NIC that is selected by default for creating the virtual switch.

   • Enter a label for the private virtual switch.

   • Verify that the summary shows no-adapters under the physical adapters, and click Finish to create the first private network virtual switch.

   Note:

   If you want to create the second private network virtual switch, repeat the preceding steps.