Deploying Apstra Virtual Appliance on Nutanix Platform
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Product Information
Specifications
- Product Name: Apstra Virtual Appliance
- Compatibility: Nutanix
- Version: 6.0
- Image Type: Linux KVM (QCOW2)
Product Usage Instructions
Download the Image
- Download the 6.0 Apstra VM Image for Linux KVM (QCOW2) from the
Software Downloads page. - Select the 6.0 version from the VERSION drop-down window.
- Extract the disk image and move it to the desired location for
installation.
Upload the Image
- Log into the Nutanix Prism Central console.
- Navigate to the Image Configuration screen.
- Click Upload Image, specify the name and type of the image as
DISK, then upload the qcow2 file.
Deploy the VM
- In the Prism Central console, go to the VM section.
- Click Create VM, enter the VM name, select Legacy BIOS in Boot
Configuration. - Specify the number of vCPUs, cores per vCPU, and memory
details. - Add a NIC by clicking Add New NIC, select the subnet name.
- Save the VM settings and power it on.
Now you can configure your Apstra server.
FAQ
Q: What if I encounter an error during image upload?
A: Check your network connection and ensure the file is not
corrupted. You may also try re-uploading the image after verifying
its integrity.
Q: Can I change the VM configuration after deployment?
A: Yes, you can modify VM settings such as vCPUs, memory, and
NIC configuration post-deployment through the Nutanix Prism Central
console.
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Deploying Apstra Virtual Appliance on Nutanix
Published
2025-07-28
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Table of Contents
Deploying the Apstra Virtual Appliance on Nutanix Download the Image | 1 Upload the Image | 1 Deploy the VM | 2
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Deploying the Apstra Virtual Appliance on Nutanix
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This guide explains how to deploy the Apstra VM Image for Linux KVM image and install it on Nutanix.
Download the Image
1. Download the 6.0 Apstra VM Image for Linux KVM (QCOW2) from the Software Downloads page. 2. Select the 6.0 version from the VERSION drop-down window.
An example filename for the 6.0 version is aos_server_6.0.0-189.qcow2.gz. 3. Extract the disk image and then move it to the location where you want to install it.
Upload the Image
1. Log into the Nutanix Prism Central console. 2. Navigate to the Image Configuration screen, or similar screen, depending on the version of Nutanix.
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3. Click Upload Image, specify the name of the image, select the image type as DISK, and then upload the qcow2 file that you extraced earlier.
Deploy the VM
1. In the Prism Central console, navigate to the VM section.
3 2. Click Create VM to start the wizard, and then enter the name of the VM in the Name edit box.
4 3. Select Legacy BIOS in the Boot Configuration section.
5 4. Specify the number of vCPU(s) and cores per vCPU, and memory details.
6 5. Add a NIC to the VM by clicking Add New NIC in the Network Adapters (NIC) section.
7 6. Select the available subnet name from the drop-down window.
8 7. Save the VM settings and power it on.
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Now you can configure your Apstra server.
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