In {product-title} version {product-version}, you can install a cluster on your
VMware vSphere instance by using installer-provisioned infrastructure. To customize the installation, you modify parameters in the install-config.yaml file before you install the cluster.
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You have completed the tasks in Preparing to install a cluster using installer-provisioned infrastructure.
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You reviewed your VMware platform licenses. Red Hat does not place any restrictions on your VMware licenses, but some VMware infrastructure components require licensing.
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You reviewed details about the {product-title} installation and update processes.
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You read the documentation on selecting a cluster installation method and preparing it for users.
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You provisioned persistent storage for your cluster. To deploy a private image registry, your storage must provide
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The {product-title} installer requires access to port 443 on the vCenter and ESXi hosts. You verified that port 443 is accessible.
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If you use a firewall, you confirmed with the administrator that port 443 is accessible. Control plane nodes must be able to reach vCenter and ESXi hosts on port 443 for the installation to succeed.
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If you use a firewall, you configured it to allow the sites that your cluster requires access to.
NoteBe sure to also review this site list if you are configuring a proxy.
After you install the cluster, you must create storage for the registry Operator.
For instructions about configuring registry storage so that it references the correct PVC, see Configuring the registry for vSphere.
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See About remote health monitoring for more information about the Telemetry service
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If necessary, you can opt out of remote health reporting.
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Optional: View the events from the vSphere Problem Detector Operator to determine if the cluster has permission or storage configuration issues.