VCF 9 Deployment Flow: From Planning to a Running Management Domain
Introduction Deploying VMware Cloud Foundation 9 is a structured process that, when followed correctly, results in a fully configured SDDC in a matter of hours. This guide walks through the complete deployment flow from planning through a functional management domain. Note: VCF 9 replaces the Cloud Builder appliance used in VCF 5.x with the new VCF Installer: a new virtual appliance downloaded from the Broadcom Support portal that provides automated deployment and configuration workflows for the VCF environment. Unlike Cloud Builder which was a single-purpose OVA, the VCF Installer also supports VCF Converge (bringing existing vSphere infrastructure into VCF) and downloading/staging all required VCF component binaries. ...