Trying to deploy the VCSA via JSON deployment method. Previously deployed 2 external PSC's via JSON.
The VM eventually deploys and powers on,, however the deployment tool reports an error.
tried a 2nd time with same exact result. I've looked but have not seen any obvious errors within the JSON file.
Not sure how to debug, any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
Here is the command I ran:
vcsa-deploy.exe install -t c:\Build\vCenter\6.5\vcsa-cli-installer\templates\install\vCSA_on_ESXi.json --accept-eula --no-esx-ssl-verify
OVF Tool: Disk progress: 99%
OVF Tool: Task progress: 98%
format requires a mapping
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "D:/build/toolchain\win32\cx-Freeze-4.3.4-python2.7.11-openssl-1.0.2j-vc90sp1\python2.7\Lib\site-packages\cx_Freeze\initscripts\Console.py", line 27, in <module>
File "main.py", line 1023, in <module>
TypeError: format requires a mapping
The VM object in vCenter lists many events with "Guest Operation authentication failed for operation Initiate file transfer from guest" - these repeat for about 5-6 minutes, then they begin to succeed for another 5-6 minutes with many "Guest Operation Iinitate FIle Transfer from Guest Performed". These are in the tasks and events view. So i t appears that the error may be transitory, however I am not sure what the script error - " cx_Freeze\initscripts\Console.py", line 27, in <module> File "main.py", line 1023, in <module> " indicates or if that is related to the initial failed file transfer operations that later appear to succeed.
Not sure where to find those Python scripts to investigate.