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How to Manage Port Profiles

Use the following process to manage port profiles using CA Server Automation.

1. Export plug-ins.

   To establish the communication between Cisco UCS Manager and vCenter, generate and install one or more extension XML files in the target vCenter as follows:

   • For vCenter 4.0, multiple extension files are required.
   • For vCenter 4.0 update 1 version and above, export a single extension file from Cisco UCS Manager.

   After the required files are exported, import them into vCenter as new plug-ins using vSphere Client. This is a one-time requirement for each UCS Manager and vCenter combination; a Cisco UCS Manager cannot use files exported from a different UCS Manager.

2. Export .vib file to ESX server.

   Based on the ESX version, configure the ESX server by installing the appropriate .vib file component from the Cisco Nexus 1000V Virtual Ethernet Module Software. This package (jointly designed by Cisco and VMware) enables a distributed virtual switch solution that is fully integrated with the VMware Virtual Infrastructure.

3. Create Port Profile Network Topology
4. Create Port Profiles and Port Profile Clients