Use Case - Create a Web Server to communicate with the internet

Introduction

This use case is a walk-through of a general process for deploying a web and application server through VMware Cloud Director.

Build Virtual Machines

The first step is to build the required virtual machines (VMs).

VMs can be created as standalone or within a vApp. In this example we will create the VM from scratch inside a vApp which allow you to combine multiple VMs into a single management unit.

Create a New Standalone Virtual Machine

Additional information on how to import a saved vApp from an imported OVF

Import OVF

Create a vApp Template from an OVF File

Example only. vApp content and IP addresses are variable. IPs can be assigned in several different ways.

Create an Internal Network

An ORG vDC network is required to allow your VMs to communicate with each other and external networks.

Build an ORG vDC network

Add a Routed Organization Virtual Data Center Network

Connect Network to vApp and VM

Connect vApp to network

Add a Network to a vApp

Connect the VM Primary NIC to the network

Change the Hardware Properties of a Virtual Machine

Configure Firewall NAT rules on Edge Services Gateway

Configure firewall

Add an NSX-T Data Center Edge Gateway Firewall Rule

Note

Locate your public IP address by clicking on Edges, navigating to General → Configuration → Gateway Interfaces tab. The public IP is located in the Primary IP column.

Configure NAT

Add an SNAT or a DNAT Rule to an Edge Gateway

About the ESG

How the Edge Services Gateway works

Turn on VMs and force re-customisation to complete