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How to Build VMware Home Lab in Ravello

How to Create ESXi host, Virtual Machines for Home Lab or for Production in Ravello ( Google Cloud or AWS Cloud.

First Get the Subscription for the same like other Vender ( VMware, Amazon, Azure etc…)

  1. Open the Website … https://www.ravellosystems.com/
  2. Provide your ID and Password.

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3. First you have to create Application Ex. VMware VCAP or VMware infra.

4. After that you are able to create VM’s Ravello has some pre-defined template you can use them or you can use your own.

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5. You can also upload your own images like OVF, OVA, VMDK your own VM’s which was imported by Ravello.

Note: You need Ravello VM Import tools ( when you click on Import Disk Image it will give you below option from where you can download this tools for Windows or MAC).

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6. After that you can upload the image from your local System.

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7. Now it’s time to Create VM ( ESXi ) Go to application and click on + and use Blue Print Empty ESXi.

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8. Now Attach the CD in this ESXi host.

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9. Now Click on Publish and your VM is ready for ESXi host.

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10. Power ON the VM and take the console.

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SandeepKaushik and ShaswatiMukherjee

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