vCenter Host Gateway is distributed as a virtual appliance in OVF format that you can deploy by using the vSphere Web Client. Procedure Start the OVF Deployment WizardTo deploy the vCenter Host Gateway appliance you must start the deployment wizard from the vSphere Web Client. Select the OVF Source LocationSpecify the location where the source of OVF template resides. Review the OVF DetailsThe OVF template details page of the Deploy OFV Template wizard display available information about the .ovf file. Accept the OVF License AgreementsThe Accept License Agreements page of the Deploy OFV Template wizard appears only if license agreements are packaged with the OVF template. Select OVF Name and LocationWhen you deploy an OVF template, you provide a unique name for the virtual machine or vApp. The name can contain up to 80 characters. You can select a data center or folder location for the virtual machine. Select Storage for the vCenter Host Gateway OVF TemplateSelect the location to store the files for the deployed vCenter Host Gateway template. Setup OVF NetworkSet up and configure the networks the deployed OVF templates use. The Setup networks page page of the Deploy OVF Template wizard allows you to map source networks to target networks and to specify settings for those networks. Customize the OVF TemplateCustomize the deployment properties of the template. vCenter Host Gateway appliance has specific options that you must set during the deployment. Review the Configuration and Complete the DeploymentReview the details of the vCenter Host Gateway appliance configuration and complete the deployment process. Parent topic: Managing Third-Party Hypervisors by Using vCenter Host Gateway Related concepts vCenter Host Gateway User Permissions Related tasks Configure the vCenter Host Gateway Appliance Add Third-Party Hosts to the vCenter Server Inventory Related references vCenter Host Gateway System Requirements Supported Third-Party Hypervisors Supported Actions for Managing Third-Party Hosts in the vSphere Web Client Supported Actions for Managing Third-Party Virtual Machines in the vSphere Web Client