The JetStream DR MSA can be installed by performing the following actions:

  • Copy the .ova file to a workstation from which it can be deployed.
  • Verify compatibility of the vCenter Server with the JetStream DR software version being installed.
  • Connect to the vCenter Server from the vSphere Client using a web browser.
    • Log in as administrator with rights to provision and manage virtual machines.
    • Select the option to Deploy OVF Template.

Deploying the OVA template.

  • Follow the sequence of guided steps:

1. Select the option Local file then click the Choose Files button.

      • Locate the template file to install.
      • Click the Next button.

Upload the OVA file.

2. Select a name and folder for the management server virtual machine (i.e., the VM on which the MSA will be installed). 

      • Select a deployment location for it.
      • Click the Next button.

Define a virtual machine for the MSA.

3. Select a compute resource to run the management server VM.

      • Click the Next button.

Specify a compute resource.

4. Review the details of the template to use for creating the management server VM.

      • Click the Next button.

Review the VM details.

5. Read and accept the license agreement by selecting the I accept all license agreements checkbox.

      • Click the Next button to begin installing the management server VM on the specified host.

Accept the license agreement.

6. Specify storage details for the virtual disk format, VM storage policy, and the MSA datastore.

      • Click the Next button. 

Configure storage.

7. Specify networks details for the MSA.

      • Click the Next button.

Configure the network.

8. Customize the deployment template.

      • Enter a hostname for the MSA. 
        • This must be a unique and fully qualified domain name (FQDN) that can be accessed by the vCenter.
      • Enter password information for the MSA. 
        • If a root user password is not specified, the default value jetstream will be used.
      • Scroll down the list of setup parameters and configure any necessary additional MSA networking options.
      • Click the Next button when done.

Customize the template.

Important: The MSA’s FQDN must be properly registered to the DNS server and the vCenter Server should be able to reach the MSA by its FQDN. Without proper hostname configuration, the JetStream DR client plugin will not appear in the vCenter Server.

Note: VLAN Tagging is an available option that can be used with JetStream DR.

9. Review all entered settings on the final summary page.

      • Click the Finish button to create the management server VM and install the JetStream DR MSA.
      • Wait until the MSA VM has finished deploying.
      • Make sure the VM is powered on then register the vCenter Server with the MSA.

Finish deploying the template.

Note: Reverting an MSA snapshot to a previous state is not supported. Information can be lost causing the GUI to display inconsistent results.