Deploying virtual machines from OVF templates has become a defacto standard. This is due to the obvious reasons of faster deployment, easier management, and compliance to standards. In this recipe, we will walk through deploying a virtual machine from an OVF that was sourced from an external repository.
Deploying a virtual machine from an OVF template
Getting ready
Determine a source URL from where an OVF can be downloaded. If the network connectivity is unstable or flaky, it is preferred to download the OVF files. Ensure file integrity through checksum mechanisms and store in a repository accessible to the vSphere environment.
