To create a VLM instance from a VNF template, follow the steps below:

  1. In the main menu of the Multi-Tenant LoadMaster WUI, select Instance Management.
  2. Select Package Management.

  3. On the relevant package, click the Create Instance button.

    Note: Other VNF packages can be downloaded from the Downloads page.
  4. Enter a name for the VNF. If the Enable DHCP for MT VNF(s) option is enabled (System Configuration > Miscellaneous Options > Network Options), you can skip the next two steps because the initial IP address and default gateway will be obtained automatically via DHCP and the Initial IP address and Initial Default Gateway fields will not be displayed.
  5. Enter the Initial IP address.
  6. Enter the Initial Default Gateway.
  7. Specify the Number of NICS.
  8. Specify the Number of CPUs.
  9. Select the amount of RAM in the Memory Requirement drop-down list.
    Note: The maximum value that can be set here is half of the total system memory.
  10. Click Create VNF Now.
  11. Click OK.
  12. Wait for the VNF to be created.
  13. Click OK.

  14. Click Start to start the VNF instance. The IP address will change to a link which can be clicked to access the LoadMaster tenant WUI.