To deploy an NSX Manager cluster, you install three NSX Manager nodes, and then use the join command to create the cluster. Install NSX Manager on KVM Install NSX Manager on a KVM host running on a bare metal server. Do not install NSX Manager on a KVM host running as a virtual appliance on another host (nested environment). Form an NSX Manager Cluster Using the CLIForming an NSX Manager or Global Manager cluster provides high availability and reliability. You can use the join command to create a cluster. Parent topic: Installing NSX-T Data Center on KVM