Configure GigaVUE-VM on ESXi

This chapter introduces GigaVUE-VM virtual traffic visibility node, describing the features and functions and summarizing the relationships between the products.

The chapter includes the following major sections:

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Before You Install describes the system requirements, such as the security privileges needed for the vCenter GigaVUE-VM users.

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How to Use GigaVUE-VM vCenter Management describes the tasks you must perform the first time you use GigaVUE-VM.

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Deploy GigaVUE-VM Nodes provides the procedure to deploy GigaVUE-VM nodes from GigaVUE‑FM.

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Bulk Deploy GigaVUE-VM Nodes in Standalone or Cluster provides the procedure to deploy a single or multiple GigaVUE-VM nodes from GigaVUE‑FM. The GigaVUE-VM nodes can be deployed on a data center or on a cluster within the data center.

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Bulk Upgrade GigaVUE-VM Nodes provides the procedure to upgrade a single or multiple GigaVUE-VM nodes from GigaVUE‑FM.

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Configure Virtual Maps for VMware vCenter describes how to configure virtual maps when deploying GigaVUE-VM nodes.

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Backup and Restore GigaVUE-FM for VMware provides the steps for backing up and restoring GigaVUE‑FM in a VMware environment.

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Best Practices for vSphere Integration provides tips on optimizing GigaVUE‑FM and GigaVUE-VM settings for best performance.