Using Microsoft Hyper-V to Install ClearPass on a Virtual
Appliance
This section documents the procedures for installing the ClearPass Policy Manager virtual appliance on a host
that runs Microsoft's hypervisor, Hyper-V™, as well as completing important administrative tasks, such as
registering for ClearPass software updates and changing the admin password.
This section contains the following information:
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Introduction
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Virtual Appliance Platforms
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Before Starting the ClearPass Installation
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ClearPass Hyper-V Virtual Appliance Installation Summary
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Importing the Virtual Machine
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Adding a Hard Disk to a Virtual Machine
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Launching the ClearPass Virtual Appliance
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Completing the Virtual Appliance Configuration
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Initial Login and Activation of the ClearPass Platform License
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Logging in to the ClearPass Virtual Appliance
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About Software Updates
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Software Updates Page
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Changing the Administration Password
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Powering Off the ClearPass Virtual Appliance
Introduction
Microsoft Hyper-V enables you to create and manage a virtualized computing environment by using
virtualization technology that is built in to Windows Server. Installing Hyper-V installs the required components
and optionally installs management tools.
This section assumes that Microsoft Hyper-V has been installed.
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For information about installing and starting Hyper-V on the Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Enterprise
with the Hyper-V Role, go to
Install Hyper-V Role
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For information about installing and starting Hyper-V on Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, go to
Install
Hyper-V.
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