cp /path/to/download/vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz .
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./vmx-virt-install.sh --image vmx-bundle-17.1R1.8.tgz cp /path/to/download/vmx-bundle-17
The script will ask for:
Before downloading, ensure your infrastructure meets minimum specs: The script will ask for: Before downloading, ensure
| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | Hypervisor | VMware ESXi 6.0/6.5, KVM (QEMU 2.5+), or VirtualBox 5.x | | RAM | 8 GB (minimum for 2 VCP + 1 VFP); 16 GB recommended | | CPU | Intel VT-x/AMD-V with at least 4 cores | | Disk Space | 20 GB free for bundle + extracted images | | Network | Two virtual networks (management + data plane) |