The table below shows the cot inject-config command and arguments used in the example.
DescriptionScript Step
Edits the custom environment properties of this OVA
(csr1000v-universalk9.ova).
cot inject-config
csr1000v-universalk9.ova
Name of the new, modified OVA, containing config
commands from the text file.
-o "csr1000v-universalk9-customized.ova"
Name of the text file that contains IOS XE config
commands.
-c iosxe_config.txt
Deploying the Cisco CSR 1000v VM using COT
To deploy the Cisco CSR 1000v VM, use the cot deploy ... esxi command as shown in the following step.
Note that the following description provides general guidance. The exact steps that you need to perform may
vary depending on the characteristics of your VMware environment and setup.
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
Run the cot deploy ... esxi command to deploy the Cisco CSR 1000v. The script options are described at:
http://cot.readthedocs.io/en/latest/usage_deploy_esxi.html
DETAILED STEPS
Run the cot deploy ... esxi command to deploy the Cisco CSR 1000v. The script options are described at: http://
cot.readthedocs.io/en/latest/usage_deploy_esxi.html
Also see the example below.
Note: The default values may vary depending on the Cisco CSR 1000v version.
Cisco CSR 1000v Series Cloud Services Router Software Configuration Guide
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Installing the Cisco CSR 1000v in VMware ESXi Environments
Deploying the Cisco CSR 1000v to the VM using COT