Enable the IPsec VPN Service on an NSX Data Center for vSphere Edge Gateway in the VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal

When at least one IPsec VPN connection is configured, you can enable the IPsec VPN service on the edge gateway.

Prerequisites

• Navigate to the IPsec VPN Screen on an NSX Data Center for vSphere Edge Gateway in the VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal.
• Verify that at least one IPsec VPN connection is configured for this edge gateway. See the steps described in Configure the IPsec VPN Site Connections for the NSX Data Center for vSphere Edge Gateway in the VMware Cloud Director Tenant Portal.

Procedure

1. On the IPsec VPN tab, click Activation Status.
2. Click IPsec VPN Service Status to enable the IPsec VPN service.
3. Click Save changes.

Results

The edge gateway IPsec VPN service is active.