Once the instance is running in AWS and all information provided was correct, the Virtual Edge will reach out to the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator with the activation key, activate and perform the software update if needed (and reboot if upgraded). The typical deployment time is between three to four minutes.

Procedures:

  1. If necessary, login to the VMware SD-WAN Orchestrator.
  2. Go to Monitor > Edges.

    The VeloCloud Edges screen displays (see image below).

  3. In the VeloCloud Edges screen, verify your Virtual Edge in the Edges column as shown in the image below.