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# Step B: Deploy the VM
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Perform these steps from your workstation.

1. Place the OVA file in a convenient location accessible to the VM host.

1. Start the Virtual Machine Manager client and choose **File** > **Create New Virtual Machine**. 

1. In the **New VM** dialog, choose **Import existing disk image** and select **Forward**.

1. Complete the fields as described in the following table and then select **Forward**.  
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1. Complete the memory and CPU fields as described in the following table and then select **Forward**.  
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1. Complete the installation fields as described in the following table and choose **Finish**.  
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   The OVA is installed and the VM is created.

1. Before proceeding, take a snapshot of the VM, as described in the CentOS 7 online help.

1. Repeat these steps to install the OVA on all of the VM instances.