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About vSphere

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vSphere is the management tool that you need to install to use and manage VMware ESX and VMware ESXi.

You use vSphere to install the virtual image ﬁle (.ova) for NetScaler Gateway on VMware. You also use vSphere to conﬁgure

the basic settings of the virtual appliance. For details, see Conﬁguring NetScaler Gateway VPX for the First Time.

For more information about vSphere, see the vSphere documentation.

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NetScaler Gateway Appliances1
- About the NetScaler Gateway MPX Appliance1
- Model MPX Specifications1
- Preparing for Installation1
- Install and Setup1
- Performing the Initial Configuration of the MPX Appliance1
- NetScaler Gateway Virtual Appliances1
- Introducing NetScaler Gateway VPX1
- System Requirements2
- Downloading the Virtual Image2
- To install NetScaler Gateway VPX by Using XenCenter2
- Installing NetScaler Gateway VPX by Using vSphere2
- Importing NetScaler Gateway VPX to VMware2
- Installing NetScaler Gateway VPX on Microsoft Server 2008 R22
- Upgrading NetScaler Gateway VPX2
- Configuring NetScaler Gateway VPX for the First Time2
- Deleting the NetScaler Gateway Virtual Image2
- Former Access Gateway Appliance2
- Replacing the Secure Gateway with NetScaler Gateway2
About the NetScaler Gateway MPX Appliance3
Model MPX Specifications4
Front and Back Panel Components5
Ports6
- RS232 Serial Console Port6
- Copper Ethernet Ports6
- SFP Ports6
Plan10
Unpacking the Model MPX Appliance11
Preparing the Site and Rack12
- Site Requirements12
- Rack Requirements12
Cautions and Warnings13
- Power Supply Precautions13
- Appliance Precautions13
- Clearance Precautions14
- Rack Precautions14
Install and Setup15
Getting Ready to Install the Model MPX Appliance16
Selecting a Location for the Appliance17
Setting Up the Model MPX Appliance18
- To physically connect the NetScaler Gateway appliance18
Installing the Model MPX Appliance in a Rack19
- To remove the inner rails from the rail assembly19
- To attach the inner rails to the appliance20
- To install the rack rails20
- To install the appliance in a rack20
Connecting the Cables to the MPX Appliance21
- Connecting the Ethernet Cables21
  - To connect an Ethernet cable to a 10/100/1000BASE-T port or 1-gigabit SFP copper transceiver21
  - To connect the Ethernet cable to an SFP fiber transceiver21
- Connecting the Console Cable21
  - To connect the console cable to a computer or terminal22
- Connecting the Power Cable22
  - To connect the appliance to the power source22
Turning on the Model MPX Appliance23
Performing the Initial Configuration of the MPX Appliance24
Configuring the Model MPX Appliance25
Configuring the MPX Appliance by Using the LCD Keyboard26
Configuring Initial Settings by Using the Serial Console28
Configuring Initial Settings by Using the Setup Wizard29
- To run the Setup Wizard29
Using DHCP for Initial Access30
- Prerequisites30
- To configure a Linux or UNIX DHCP server for NetScaler Gateway30
- Implementing an Initial NetScaler Gateway Configuration from a Remote Computer30
  - Example1
- Using DHCP When a Configuration File Is Present31
Accessing an Appliance by Using SSH Keys and No Password33
- To generate the public/private key on a Linux client33
- To copy the public key (id_rsa.pub) to the remote appliance33
- To set up SSH access with public key encryption on the appliance33
- To verify SSH access with public key encryption on the appliance33
  - Example2
NetScaler Gateway Virtual Appliances35
- In This Section35
Introducing NetScaler Gateway VPX36
NetScaler Gateway VPX Architecture37
About XenCenter38
- Example of a NetScaler Gateway VPX Setup on XenServer38
About vSphere39
About Microsoft Hyper-V40
System Requirements for NetScaler Gateway VPX41
Prerequisites for Installing NetScaler Gateway VPX on XenServer or VMware ESX42
- XenCenter System Requirements43
Prerequisites for Installing NetScaler Gateway VPX on Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2008 R244
- Windows Server 2008 R2 Hardware Requirements44
Downloading the Virtual Image for NetScaler Gateway VPX45
- To download NetScaler Gateway VPX45
To install NetScaler Gateway VPX by Using XenCenter46
Installing NetScaler Gateway VPX by Using vSphere47
- To import the virtual image file to the vSphere Client47
  - To turn on the virtual appliance19
Installing NetScaler Gateway VPX on Microsoft Server 2008 R248
- To install NetScaler Gateway VPX by using Hyper-V Manager48
- To configure virtual network adapters for NetScaler Gateway VPX48
- To configure NetScaler Gateway VPX49
Configuring NetScaler Gateway VPX for the First Time50
- Configuring Basic Settings for NetScaler Gateway VPX50
- Configuring Basic Settings for Access Gateway VPX 5.050
- Configuring Basic Settings for Access Gateway VPX 4.650
Upgrading NetScaler Gateway VPX52
- To upgrade NetScaler Gateway by using the Upgrade Wizard52
- To upgrade NetScaler Gateway by using a command prompt52
Deleting the NetScaler Gateway Virtual Image53
- To delete the virtual image in XenCenter53
- To delete the virtual image in vSphere53
- To delete the virtual image in Microsoft Hyper-V53
Importing NetScaler Gateway VPX to VMware54
Former Access Gateway Appliance55
Model 2010 Specifications56
Prerequisites for Installing Access Gateway VPX Version 5.0 or 4.657
- XenCenter System Requirements58
Setting Up the Model 2010 Appliance59
- To physically connect the Access Gateway appliance59
Installing the Model 2010 Appliance in a Rack60
- Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails for the 2010 Appliance60
  - To identify the sections of the rack rails for the 2010 appliance2
- Installing the 2010 Appliance in a Four-Post Rack60
- Installing the 2010 Appliance in a Two-Post Rack63
Turning on the Model 2010 Appliance64
Configuring the Model 2010 Appliance65
Replacing the Secure Gateway with NetScaler Gateway66
Migrating from the Secure Gateway to NetScaler Gateway68
- Preparing to Migrate68
- Migrating Options68
  - Performing an In-Place Migration6
  - Performing a Parallel Migration6

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