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Importing FileWave OVA (VirtualBox)

Step-by-step guide

1.  First, you'll need to download and unzip the virtual appliance from FileWave Downloads

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2. Open Oracle VirtualBox. Click “File” and “Import Appliance".

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3. Browse your machine for the unzipped OVA/OVF from FileWave and click “Open”.

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4. Click "Continue/Next"

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5. Then you will select "Import/Finish" to begin the import process.

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6. Once imported successfully, select "Settings" to change the Storage settings.

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7. Select "Storage" and move the .vdi file from SCSI to SATA.

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8. Click "Start" to verify that the appliance starts successfully.

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You've successfully imported the IVS Appliance! For next steps, please be sure to complete Changing the IP Address of your IVS (Static) and, if importing version 15.5+, please see: Setting the Password on First Login to FileWave Appliances (15.5+)