Use this procedure to import and install the OVF file
for the GV series
system.
Before you begin
You must have a virtual environment with virtual switches
already configured. If you do not, consult your VMware documentation.
Download
the OVF file
from the IBM Download Center at http://www.iss.net/download/.
About this task
The virtual software to use and the file type to install
depends on the model of your GV series
system.
Procedure
- In VMware ESX or VMware ESXi, use the VMware
vSphere Client, and navigate to . An importing wizard opens.
- Click Browse to navigate to the OVF file
on your network.
- Complete the following sections of the importing wizard
with the settings that are applicable to your network:
| Option |
Description |
|---|
| Name and Location |
The name and location in your network of the GV series
system. |
| Datastore |
The data store in your network that stores the files for the GV series
system. |
| Network Mapping |
The networks in your virtual environment that map to the networks
of the GV series
system:
Network adapter 1: TCP Reset Port
Network
adapter 2: Management
Network adapter 3: Protected A
Network
adapter 4: Protected B
Important: Map a different virtual network to each protected
and managed port. If each port does not have its own virtual network,
a loop might occur in the network and result in network failure.
|
After the wizard is finished, the system takes a few minutes
to import the GV series
system.
- Click Edit Virtual Machine Settings in
the VMware Infrastructure Client.
- Click Edit Settings. A Virtual Machine Properties window
opens.
- For each network adapter, make sure you highlight the adapter
and enable the Connect at power on check box.
What to do next
Configure network settings for the
IBM Security Network IPS system.
See
Configuring network settings for the Network IPS system for network configuration procedures.