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| − | * VMware installed. VMware Workstation 16 player is used in this guide. | + | * VMware already installed. VMware Workstation 16 player is used in this guide. |
| − | * [[Downloads# | + | * [[Downloads#Zenitel_Connect_Pro_.28ZCP.29|Download]] and unzip Zenitel Connect Pro software for VMware (“Zenitel_Connect_'''VMware'''_xxxx.zip”). |
* License requirement: “ZCC_x64” - Item number 1002700000. License to install Zenitel Connect Pro on a virtual machine. | * License requirement: “ZCC_x64” - Item number 1002700000. License to install Zenitel Connect Pro on a virtual machine. | ||
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It is highly recommended to upgrade the software to the latest version. Link to [[Software Update (Zenitel Connect Pro)|Software Upgrade procedure]]. | It is highly recommended to upgrade the software to the latest version. Link to [[Software Update (Zenitel Connect Pro)|Software Upgrade procedure]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:29, 31 October 2024
This article describes how to install Zenitel Connect in a VMware environment.
Contents
Prerequisites
- VMware already installed. VMware Workstation 16 player is used in this guide.
- Download and unzip Zenitel Connect Pro software for VMware (“Zenitel_Connect_VMware_xxxx.zip”).
- License requirement: “ZCC_x64” - Item number 1002700000. License to install Zenitel Connect Pro on a virtual machine.
Minimum requirements
- Virtual Machine: The VM must be defined with minimum:
- 2 processor cores
- 4 GB RAM
- 10 GB harddisk as a minimum
- 1 network port
VMware - Import the Zenitel Connect disk image
- Start VMware Workstation and select "Open a Virtual Machine"
- Browse to the unzipped file (file extension .ova), give the machine a new name, and select Import.
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| Opening the Virtual machine |
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| The import pop-up |
- Wait for the installation process to finish:
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| Installation process finished |
Modify network settings:
- Make sure the machine is Powered off
- Select Edit virtual machine settings
- Select Network Adapter
- Choose Bridged
- Click the Configure Adapters button
- From the list of host adapters select the one to bridge to, this might be different on your machine.
- Repeat for the second adapter if needed
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| Edit settings |
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| Network adapter bridged |
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| List of host adapters for bridging, this list might be different on your machine |
Now Start the machine:
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| Starting the Zenitel Connect Pro machine |
After approx. 30 seconds the terminal window will show the IP address assigned to the virtual machine running Zenitel Connect Pro. The IP address is need for logging into the Zenitel Connect Pro web interface and will be displayed for 120 seconds:
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| Displaying the IP address needed for logging into the Zenitel Connect Pro web interface |
Zenitel Connect Pro Web Interface
Accessing the web interface
The configuration of the Zenitel Connect is done from its web interface. Use a standard web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and enter the IP address of the virtual machine in the address bar.
Default username and password is admin/admin.
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| The Zenitel Connect web interface |
Here is a link to a detailed description of each tile.
Software upgrade
It is highly recommended to upgrade the software to the latest version. Link to Software Upgrade procedure.
System Setup and Configuration
For further configuration, see the Getting Started article