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VMware ESXi 1.0.0 ​

VMware ESXi is an "enterprise-class" hypervisor which allows the use of setting up Virtual Machines easily.

Prerequisites ​

  • Ensure the node in VMware ESXi has internet access and can receive an IP via DHCP or a static IP.
  • Create an account on the Tillered Hub.
  • Download the VMware Disk Image from here.

Setting Up a Tillered Node ​

  1. Install a new VMware VMDK using the provided .ovf file.
  2. In the VM's Port Group Properties under Security:
    • Set Promiscuous mode to Accept.
    • Set MAC Address Changes to Accept.
    • Set Forged transmits to Accept.

Add Node to Your Tillered Account ​

  1. Log in to the Tillered Hub
    • If you don't have a network already set up, create a new Network. Otherwise, click "Add Node".
  2. Set the Node Type:
    • TEN: Tillered Entry Node for your local network where you want to route outgoing traffic.
    • CEN: Cloud Exit Node for a remote server where you want to route your traffic.
    • FTN: Full Tillered Node for a fully transparent network.
  3. Configure the Node
    • Select the Network you want to add the node to.
    • Select VMware ESXi & Proxmox as the Node Platform.
    • Name the node descriptively.
    • Set the Instance Identifier to the last 12 characters of the tillered UUID shown on the node's console.
    • Set the Validation IP Address to the local IP displayed on the node's console.
    • Click Add Node and confirm.

VMware Console

The node will configure itself to the virtual Tillered network. It may reboot during this phase, but it will be ready to use when the Tillered Hub node page shows the node as "Provisioned".