VMWare (Zenitel Connect Pro)

This article describes how to install Zenitel Connect in a VMware environment.

Prerequisites

• VMware 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.

Opening the Virtual machine

The import pop-up

• Wait for the installation process to finish:

Installation process finished

Modify network settings:

1. Make sure the machine is Powered off
2. Select Edit virtual machine settings
3. Select Network Adapter
4. Choose Bridged
5. Click the Configure Adapters button
6. From the list of host adapters select the one to bridge to, this might be different on your machine.
7. Repeat for the second adapter if needed

Edit settings

Network adapter bridged

List of host adapters for bridging, this list might be different on your machine

Now Start the machine:

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:

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.

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. Upgrade is done from the web interface. This will ensure that the system has the latest features, bug fixes and security updates.

1. Download the latest software file (.swu) from Downloads
2. Open Windows File Explorer, and locate the file
3. Log in to the Zenitel Connect web interface, go to System > Software Update, and drag and drop the file into the area indicated
4. A status bar will show the upgrade process

Drag & Drop software update

System Setup and Configuration

For further configuration, see the Getting Started article