Creating/Deploying vApps.

Question 1

vApp Requirements.

Answer 1

1. Standalone host running ESX 4.0 or later.

2. A host cluster that enabled for DRS.

Question 2

Creating/Cloning/Exporting a vApp.

Answer 2

Create: Activity 11-1.
Clone: Activity 11-2.

Question 3

Export vApp.

Answer 3

Folder of Files (OVF):
1. Used to publish to to web server or image library.
Three files: OVF, VMDK, MF. Can be used separately, i.e. the OVF can be imported in vSphere client.

2. Single OVA: Used to download from a website or on USB.

Question 4

Add Objects to an Existing vApp.

Answer 4

Can add VMs to a vApp by dragging right-clicking/ click add. Figure 11-8.

Question 5

Configure and Edit vApp Settings.

Answer 5

Right-click/Edit Settings.

Changing some settings requires powering off the VM, some settings don’t.

Question 6

Application Properties.

Answer 6

None-Editable Information.

1. Deployment:
   a. CPU Resources.
   b. Memory Resources:
   c. Unrecognized OVF Sections: OVF created in another vSphere client.
   d. IP Allocation Policy: Determines how clients will receive their IP addresses. Static, IP Pools, DHCP.
2. Authoring:
   a. Product Name.
   b. Product Version.
   c. Product Vendor.
   d. Can define your own.
   e. Start Order: Figure 11-24