Creating the virtual machine

Steps

  1. Download the OVA from the Forcepoint Downloads page.

    1. Log on to My Account (the link above prompts for log on).
    2. Click Downloads and on the My Downloads page, click All Downloads.
    3. Click on Appliance 8.5.4 under Email Security or click on Appliance (Web) 8.5.4 under Web Security.
    4. Click the entry for the appropriate VMware virtual appliance and download the OVA.
  2. Launch vSphere Client and log on to the ESXi server.
  3. Run the Deploy OVF Template wizard.

    1. On the toolbar, select File > Deploy OVF Template.
    2. Source: Click Browse and then navigate to and select the downloaded OVA file. Click Next.
    3. OVF Template Details: The OVA file details display. The Product is: Forcepoint_Virtual_Appliance. Click Next.
    4. Name and Location: Specify a name, select a location, and click Next.
    5. Host / Cluster: Select a cluster and click Next.
    6. Resource Pool: Select a resource pool and click Next.
    7. Storage: Select a storage location and click Next.
    8. Disk Format: Select the type of disk provisioning and click Next.
    9. Network Mapping: Select VM Network and click Next.
    10. Ready to Complete: A deployment settings summary displays. Review and adjust the settings, if needed, and then click Finish.

    A progress window reports status of OVA deployment.

  4. When OVA deployment is complete, power on the VM and open the console.
  5. The appliance configuration process begins with the prompt: 
    Would you like to install the Forcepoint image on this
machine now? [yes/no]

    Enter yes.

  6. When prompted to accept the subscription agreement press Enter.

    You are now ready to start firstboot.