Installing AWS Elemental Live on a virtual machine (VM)
This section is for IT administrators who will perform the first-time installation of AWS Elemental Live software on a virtual machine (VM).
VM guest requirements
AWS Elemental software can run only on a VM generated by VMware virtualization software. You must use VMware vCenter Server to create the VM. The vSphere client by itself doesn't work.
For version and system requirements and other information about VMware, see System requirements for Virtual Machines (VMs).
Prerequisite knowledge
To complete this process, you must have the following knowledge:
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You have a basic understanding of server virtualization.
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You have installed and know how to use VMware Center and the VMware vSphere client interface, including Open Console.
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You know how to move files from a VM guest to other systems over the network. We recommend using a utility such as SCP.
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You know how to locate recently downloaded files.
Note
In this procedure, we show how to install version 2.25.4 of the software. Modify your commands to specify the version that you are installing.
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