Install the NSX Manager

Prerequisites

Download the NSX Manager installer OVA file.

Procedure

1. Deploy the NSX Manager TCP-COMP-NSX in the cluster TCP_MGMT_CLUSTER.

   Do the following while deploying the NSX Manager:

   • Select TCP_MGMT_VSAN_DS as the target vSAN datastore.

   • Map the virtual network adapter to the Management Network port group.

   • Set the appliance network parameters, including the IP address, mask, and gateway.

   • Select a role as the NSX Manager role.

   • Verify that the appliance hostname and IP address of the NSX Manager are registered in the DNS.

   • Specify the NTP servers to use for time synchronization. For more information, see the Install NSX Manager.

     Note: VMware Tools™ is pre-installed on the NSX virtual appliance. Do not upgrade or uninstall the version of VMware Tools included.

   The NSX Manager is deployed and running.

2. Add a Compute Manager from the NSX Manager UI.
3. Deploy additional NSX Manager nodes to form an NSX cluster for High Availability.
   1. Deploy two more NSX Manager nodes to form a cluster from the NSX Manager UI.
   2. Deploy NSX Manager Nodes to Form a Cluster from the UI.
   3. Configure Virtual IP address for NSX Cluster. For more information, see Configure a Virtual IP Address for a Cluster.