Deploy an image on VMware
This tutorial guides you through deploying a virtual machine image from the Cloud Temple Marketplace to your VMware environment.
Prerequisites
- Have a configured VMware environment
- Have permissions to create virtual machines
- The image must have VMware in its list of compatible targets
Deployment Steps
1. Selection and Deployment
From the detail page of a compatible VMware solution, select your target environment and click Deploy:
2. Virtual Machine Configuration
Set up the basic parameters of your virtual machine:
- VM Name
- Resources (CPU, RAM)
- Storage
- Network
Deployment typically takes less than 10 minutes, depending on the image size.
Alternative Access
You can also access Marketplace templates directly from the VMware interface:
- Go to vSphere > Deploy a VM
- Select Marketplace Template as the source
- Browse the available images in the built-in catalog
Deployment Tracking
Once the deployment is initiated:
- Monitor progress from the VMware console
- The VM will appear in your vSphere inventory