import a Bitnami Virtual Machine (Operating System & Software stack) into ESXi using vSphere Client (VMware's virtualization software)
1. Download a Bitnami Virtual Machine
These ERRORS in vSphere Client caused this post:
- New > Virtual Machine > No way to choose Bitnami... Operating System choices are limited to VMware dropdown list
- Deploy OVF Template... > Choose Bitnami OVF > Error
- Host > Summary Tab > Right Click on Datastore, Uploading > Error when powering on
2. Download & Install VMware vCenter Converter Standalone
3. Convert Machine (in VMware vCenter Converter Standalone)
4. Source = "Backup image or third party virtual machine"
5. Browse to Bitnami's .VMX
6. Next
7. Type: VMware Infrastructure virtual machine
Server: IP of ESXi server hardware/host
Username: root
Password: (your set password)
8. Next > Follow defaults until finished
9. Update Memory & Hard Drive to desired size
10. Power On VM from vSphere Client
I hope VMware produces a better product than this very soon. vSphere feels and works like 1990s software.
P.S.
vSphere CONSOLE
RECOVER FROM HIDDEN WINDOWS CURSOR
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