Install vSphere in a Non-air-gapped Environment

In an environment with access to the Internet, you retrieve artifacts from specialized repositories dedicated to them, such as Docker® images contained in DockerHub, and Helm™ Charts that come from a dedicated Helm Chart repository. However, in an air-gapped environment, you need local repositories to store Helm charts, Docker images, and other artifacts. Tools such as JFrog™, Harbor™, and Nexus™ handle multiple types of artifacts in one local repository.

If desired, a local registry can also be used in a non-air-gapped environment for purposes of speed and security. To do so, add the following steps to your non-air-gapped installation process:

• vSphere Registry Mirrors

• vSphere Load the Registry

This section provides the instructions to create a Kubernetes cluster in a private network with no access to the Internet. Complete the list of Prerequisites before you begin the procedures in this section.