Overview of the Installation Steps
Installing and configuring CloudControl requires the following tasks:
| Step | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ensure that your environment meets the basic system requirements. |
See System Requirements . |
| 2 |
If you plan to use Active Directory, create a service account with the proper permissions. |
See Active Directory Service Account Requirements. |
| 3 |
Deploy CloudControl as a VMware vSphere virtual machine, and confirm that the network adapter(s) are properly configured and connected. |
See Deploying CloudControl. |
| 4 |
Power on the CloudControl virtual machine. |
See Power On the Appliance. |
| 5 |
Determine whether you want to use a standalone node or cluster, and then configure the virtual appliance. |
See Configuring the CloudControl Virtual Appliance. |
| 6 |
Run the setup wizard in the CloudControl GUI. |
See Setting Up the CloudControl GUI. |
| 7 |
If you are going to use a cluster, and created the primary node for a one-node cluster, then create the secondary node. For more information about clusters in CloudControl, see About CloudControl Clusters. |
See Creating a Secondary Node for a Cluster. |
