Installing the VMX file for a Network IPS virtual series system

Use this procedure to install the VMX file for the Network IPS GV series system.

Before you begin

You must have a virtual environment. If you do not, consult your VMware documentation.

Download the VMX file from the IBM® Security License Key and Download Center at https://ibmss.flexnetoperations.com/.

The virtual software to use and the file type to install depends on the model of your Network IPS GV series system.

In VMware Server, use the VMware Infrastructure Web Access and click Add Virtual Machine to Inventory in the Commands pane.
Select the VMX file for the Network IPS GV series system and click OK. VMware Server adds the Network IPS GV series system to the inventory.
In VMware Infrastructure Web Access, select the Network IPS GV series system from the Inventory pane.
Review the network adapters in the Hardware pane. The network adapters must correspond to the following virtual networks:
- Network adapter 1: TCP Reset Port
- Network adapter 2: Management
- Network adapter 3: Protected A
- Network adapter 4: Protected B
Tip: Use the Virtual Network Editor from VMware to review and assign Network Interface Cards (NICs) to virtual networks.
If the virtual networks do not correspond to the network adapters, configure the network adapters.
1. Click the arrow next to the network adapter.
2. Configure the options in the Network Adapter window to use these listed settings:
Option Description

Device Status Connected

Connect at power on Enabled

Network Connection Appropriate virtual network

MAC Address Generated by the host

Option	Description
Device Status	Connected
Connect at power on	Enabled
Network Connection	Appropriate virtual network
MAC Address	Generated by the host

Configure network settings for the Network IPS GV series system. For network configuration procedures, see Configuring network settings for the Network IPS appliance.