Attach a Metadata Proxy Server to a Logical Switch in Manager Mode

To provide metadata proxy services to VMs that are connected to a logical switch, you must attach a metadata proxy server to the switch.

Prerequisites

• Verify that you have created a logical switch. For more information, see Create a Logical Switch in Manager Mode.

• Verify that Manager mode is selected in the NSX Manager user interface. See NSX Manager. If you do not see the Policy and Manager mode buttons, see Configure User Interface Settings.

Procedure

1. From your browser, log in with admin privileges to an NSX Manager at https://<nsx-manager-ip-address>.
2. Select Networking > DHCP > Metadata Proxies.
3. Select a metadata proxy server.
4. Select the menu option Actions > Attach to Logical Switch
5. Select a logical switch from the drop-down list.

Results

You can also attach a metadata proxy server to a logical switch by navigating to Networking > Logical Switches > Switches, selecting a switch, and selecting the menu option Actions > Add to a Metadata Proxy.