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14-32 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage – Revision A vCenter Server Appliance Benefits The benefits of using the vCenter Server Appliance include: Simplified deployment and configuration: Import appliance to an ESXi host. Configure the network and time-zone settings. Use the Web interface to configure the appliance. Lower total cost of ownership through elimination of the Windows operating system dependency and associated licensing costs No change to user experience when connecting to vCenter Server with the vSphere Client 14-33 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage – Revision A vCenter Server Appliance Requirements vCenter Server Appliance hardware Requirements Disk space needed on the host machine Minimum 7GB Maximum 82GB vCenter Server Appliance memory allocation For 1–10 ESXi hosts or 1–100 virtual machines, allocate 4GB. For 10–100 ESXi hosts or 100-1,000 virtual machines, allocate 8GB. For 100–400 ESXi hosts or 1,000–4,000 virtual machines, allocate 16GB. For more than ESXi 400 hosts or 4,000 virtual machines, allocate 24GB. Processor Two virtual CPUs default 14-34 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage – Revision A To import the appliance, select File Deploy OVF Template. The appliance is imported to an ESXi host that is part of the virtual infrastructure. Importing the vCenter Server Appliance 14-35 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage – Revision A After the appliance boots, the network settings and time zone must be configured. Network settings can be configured from the console or through the Web interface. Starting the vCenter Server Appliance 14-36 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage – Revision A Access the appliance console. Select Configure Network and enter the network settings. Reboot the appliance after the network is configured. Configuring the vCenter Server Appliance Network 14-37 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage – Revision A Access the appliance console. Select Set Timezone and set the