You must have already installed NSX Manager to proceed with installing CSM. What to read next Install CSMThe Cloud Service Manager (CSM) is a core component of NSX Cloud. Join CSM with NSX ManagerYou must connect the CSM appliance with NSX Manager to allow these components to communicate with each other. Specify CSM IPs for Access by PCGAfter CSM is deployed, run the following API to use an IP/subnet pool for CSM visible to PCG. (Optional) Configure Proxy ServersIf you want to route and monitor all internet-bound HTTP/HTTPS traffic through a reliable HTTP Proxy, you can configure up to five proxy servers in CSM. (Optional) Set Up vIDM for Cloud Service ManagerIf you use VMware Identity Manager™, you can set it up to access CSM from within NSX Manager. Obtain Thumbprint of NSX ManagerWhile configuring CSM, you must enter thumbprint value of NSX Manager. Connect your Public Cloud with On-prem NSX Connect your public cloud account with the on-prem deployment of NSX, Parent topic: Getting Started with NSX Cloud
