| Issue | Likely Cause | Resolution | |-------|--------------|-------------| | VM powers on but no web GUI | Services not fully started | Run systemctl status orchestrator via SSH; wait 10 minutes for first boot | | OVA import fails with "Invalid OVF" | Corrupt download or vSphere version mismatch | Re-download the OVA; upgrade vSphere to 7.0+ | | Cannot reach management IP | Incorrect vApp properties | Power off VM → Edit Settings → VM Options → vApp Options → re-enter IP details | | API returns 401 | Expired token or missing role | Generate new token via GUI under Admin > API Tokens | | High CPU usage after 8.7.0 upgrade | Stale database migration | Run /opt/orchestrator/bin/migrate_db —repair (vendor-specific command) |
Before diving into deployment, it is crucial to understand the components behind the filename. orchestrator-8.7.0.ova