This section describes how to install and activate TCA-CP and VMware Telco Cloud Automation Manager components. Downloading the VMware Telco Cloud Automation OVA FileTo deploy the component software in the vCenter Server, download the VMware Telco Cloud Automation OVA file. Deploying the VMware Telco Cloud Automation OVA in the vSphere ClientTo Deploy the VMware Telco Cloud Automation OVA file, perform a standard OVF template deployment through the vSphere Client. Deploying VMware Telco Cloud Automation Using OVF ToolIf you are deploying VMware Telco Cloud Automation using the Open Virtualization Format Tool (OVF Tool), ensure that you provide a value to the applianceRole parameter. Activating Your AppliancesAfter you have deployed the VMware Telco Cloud Automation OVA file, activate the appliances and perform the initial configuration immediately when you next open the appliance management interface. Configuring the AppliancesAfter you have activated the components, perform the initial configuration immediately when you next open the appliance management interface. Parent topic: Deploying VM-Based VMware Telco Cloud Automation