Install HAProxy Enterprise as a VM image

Installing the virtual machine image presents an alternative method of getting HAProxy Enterprise that works in an air gapped environment.

Install the OVA VM image Jump to heading #

To install the OVA image:

1. Download and extract one of the .ova.gz archives from the VM Templates repository. Replace <YOUR HAPROXY ENTERPRISE KEY> in the URL below to access the repository:

   https://www.haproxy.com/download/hapee/key/<YOUR HAPROXY ENTERPRISE KEY>-vmware

2. Import the OVA file in your VMware hypervisor to create a new virtual machine. During the install, you will be asked to provide:

   • a name for the virtual machine (example: hapee-vm)
   • a storage path for the virtual machine (prefilled automatically, but you can change it)
   • a unique instance ID for the VM instance (example: hapee1)
   • a hostname for the VM instance (example: hapeevm)
   • an SSH public key for connecting to the instance (example: ssh-ed25519 ABCD... My PC)
   • The default user’s password (example: mypassword)

3. Log in with the username ubuntu or cloud-user and the password you set during the installation.