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The figure below shows the view of vSphere client after deployment of various collaboration applications
virtual machines. You can also see the time that is taken to deploy the last two virtual machines.
Figure 12: Deployed Virtual Machines for Applications Viewed in VSphere Client
Procedure
Step 1
On the vSphere Client, navigate to
File
>
Deploy OVF Template
.
The Deploy OVF Template screen is launched.
Step 2
Continue to click
Next
to accept license agreements if prompted.
Step 3
Select the appropriate virtual machine size for your deployment.
Step 4
Specify a meaningful name for the virtual machine.
What to Do Next
After deploying all the required virtual machines, complete installation where required and set up applications
that are ready for use.
Install Applications on Virtual Machines
To install Unified Communications applications, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Cisco
Unified Communications Manager IM and Presence Service, Cisco Unity Connection, Cisco Emergency
responder, and Cisco Unified Contact Center Express you can either use answer files to automate the installation
process, or opt for manual installation. The following procedure describes both these options to install and
set up the virtualized applications that are ready for use.
The following table describes the approximate installation time for each application:
Cisco Business Edition 7000 Installation Guide, Release 11.6
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Installation
Install Applications on Virtual Machines