Time to get fresh install of VCF Operations for Logs 9.01.0 installed in the homelab. Going to start this off with the assumption that the Online or Offline Depot is configured and you have downloaded required binaries from Binary Management.
From the VCF Operations console >> Fleet Management >> Lifecycle >> VCF Management >> Binary Management
You will Install, Patch and Upgrade binaries.
When the downloads complete, click ‘Overview’ under VCF Lifecycle and we will locate Operations for Logs and click ‘Add’
For this deployment, because it’s my homelab, a single appliance will suffice, however for production it’s recommended you have a minimum of 3 to form a cluster. You can read more about preparations here; VCF Operations for Logs Detailed Design
On the next step, you can generate a certificate containing the FQDNs and IPs for your appliances.
Populate Infrastructure Deployment details, and click Next
Populate general network IP information; Domain, Domain Search Path, DNS, NTP, Gateway and subnet for the appliance.
The next step is to fill out the Components section and there are too many options to list, but ensure to have IPs for your cluster and VM appliance as well as other settings.
Pre-Check successful, let’s get it!
The final screen will be a confirmation, download the settings and even view what the topology will look like.
Success.
