Use VMware OVF Tool for vApp

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This document is helpful for users who use Qualys Virtual Scanner Appliance in VMware vSphere (vCenter). It helps you understand how to use the VMware OVF Tool to deploy, save, and query virtual machines and OVF packages. The OVF Tool is available from the VMware website. We suggest you check ovftool --help examples.

Get Started

Following are the steps to deploy the VMware OVF tool for vApp:

  1. Accessing vCenter or ESXi
  2. List all ESXi Hosts on a vCenter
  3. List all VMs on a Particular ESXi Host
  4. Check VM Details
  5. Check vApp Package Deployment Properties
  6. Create Standard VM
  7. Create vApp VM
  8. Create vApp Instance with User Data

Additional Resources

The following are the additional resources for a better understanding of VMWare: