/mcpProcedure Step 1 Use this method when the ISO and OVA files are available on your local computer. To upload an image using the local registration method, perform the following: a) Navigate to Configuration > Virtual Machine > Images > Image Repository. b) To upload the ISO image, click Upload and select the ISO file from your local file system. For example: Bootable_UCSInstall_UCOS_15.0.1.iso. c) To configure the Image Properties, enter a pre-populated name in the Image Name to a descriptive name. For example, cucm-15.0.1. Also, select a VM Type from the drop-down list. If your application type is not listed, select OTHER. d) To upload an OVA Metadata, select the Metadata checkbox, click Upload OVA, and select the OVA file. For example, cucm_15.0_vmv17_v1.2.sha512.ova. e) To configure additional options, select the Dedicated Cores check box (recommended for production environments). This allocates dedicated CPU cores to the VM for improved performance. f) To submit the registration, click the Upload File button. NFVIS performs the following: • Upload the ISO image • Upload and parse the OVA file • Register the image • Automatically create profiles/flavors from OVA metadata g) To verify registration, wait for the process to complete. The image should appear in the Image Repository with the status Active. Verify that flavors are populated from the OVA file. Step 2 Use this method when files are hosted on a remote server (HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, or SCP). To upload an image using the remote registration method, perform the following: a) Navigate to Configuration > Virtual Machine > Images > Image Repository. b) To select the Remote Registration, click Register Image and select Remote Image Registration option. c) To configure the Image Details, enter a descriptive name in the Image Name field. For example, cucm-15.0.1. d) To configure the Remote Server Connection Protocol, enter the following details: • Protocol: Select from the drop-down list (HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/SCP). • IP Address: Enter the server hostname or IP address. • Image File Path: Enter the directory path to the ISO file with the image name. For example: /home/user/images/Bootable_UCSInstall_UCOS_15.0.1.14900-42.sha512.iso e) Enter the Configure Authentication details for FTP/SCP (only). • Username: Enter the username for the remote server. • Password: Enter the password. f) To upload an OVA Metadata, select the Metadata checkbox, and enter the OVA File Path name. For example, /home/user/images/cucm_15.0_vmv17_v1.2.sha512.ova. Installation Guide for Cisco Unified Communications Manager and the IM and Presence Service, Release 15 and SUs 67 Installation Methods Upload ISO Image to Datastore