This tab is a summary of infrastructure configuration requirements that need to be satisfied before deploying Cloud Foundation.

The VMware Cloud Builder runs a platform audit before starting deployment to check if the requirements listed on this tab are met. If the audit fails, you cannot proceed with the deployment.

Physical Hardware

Servers must be racked and cabled. ESXi version as mentioned in the VMware Cloud Foundation Release Notes must be installed on each host.

For additional details on hardware requirements, see the VMware Cloud Foundation Planning and Preparation Guide.

ESXi Configuration

All ESXi hosts must be configured with the following settings:
  • Static IP address assigned to the management interface (vmk0)
  • Management network portgroup configured with correct VLAN ID
  • VM network portgroup configured with the same VLAN ID as the management network
  • TSM-SSH service enabled and policy set to Start and Stop with Host
  • NTP service enabled, configured, and policy set to Start and Stop with Host

If you used the VMware Imaging Appliance to install ESXi on your hosts and you completed the Post-Imaging Tasks, then your hosts are already configured properly and are ready for bring-up.