Using vic-machine to Deploy Virtual Container Hosts

After you deploy the vSphere Integrated Containers appliance, you can download the vSphere Integrated Containers Engine binaries, vic_1.1.x-version.tar.gz, from https://vic_appliance_address:9443. The vSphere Integrated Containers Engine binaries include the vic-machine utility, that you use to deploy virtual container hosts (VCHs).

• Contents of the vSphere Integrated Containers Engine Binaries
• Environment Prerequisites for VCH Deployment
• Open the Required Ports on ESXi Hosts
• Deploy a VCH to an ESXi Host with No vCenter Server
• Deploy a VCH to a Basic vCenter Server Cluster
• Verify the Deployment of a VCH
• VCH Deployment Options
• Advanced Examples of Deploying a VCH
• Deploy a VCH for Use with vSphere Integrated Containers Registry
• Use Different User Accounts for VCH Deployment and Operation