Installing FortiAIOps on VMware ESXi
Perform the following steps to deploy FortiAIOps.
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Download the installation file from Fortinet Support portal and unzip the file (FAO_VM64-vx.x.x-devbuildxxxx-FORTINET.out.ovf.zip). This folder contains 4 installation files.
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Connect and log in to the VMware ESXi host client with administrative rights.
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Select Create/Register VM in the Host tab.
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Select Deploy a virtual machine from an OVF or OVA file as the creation type.
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Browse and select the downloaded installation files and enter a suitable hostname.
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Select your preferred datastore to store the virtual machine files in the Select storage page.
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Accept the end user license agreement.
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In the Deployment options page:
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Select you preferred VM network
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Select your preferred disk provisioning method. Thin disk provisioning method is recommended.
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Ensure Power on automatically option is selected
Note: To modify configurations, it is necessary to edit the VM configuration while the VM is in a powered off state, and then start the VM.
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Review the summary of the deployment settings and click Finish.
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You can monitor the progress of the deployment in the Recent Tasks pane. When the installation is complete, the virtual machine will be listed in the Inventory pane.
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Perform post-installation tasks.