You will need an OpenRouter API key and a small balance ($5) if you are integrating with specific agentic systems like Dan Raine’s AVI project. 2. Controller Installation
Once the VM is up, access the Controller via its management IP address in a web browser. 3. Initial Setup Wizard
Before installing, ensure your environment meets the minimum resource requirements for a single Controller node: 8 vCPUs RAM: 24 GB Disk: 128 GB 01 Primera Parte avi
Configure at least one DNS and one NTP server to ensure proper synchronization between the Controller and the Service Engines.
This is the most critical part of the initial phase as it allows the Controller to communicate with your infrastructure: You will need an OpenRouter API key and
Enter the credentials for your orchestrator (e.g., vCenter admin login).
Define which network the Service Engines will use to talk back to the Controller. Install Guide: TKG and AKO 1.3 (Tanzu with Avi on vSphere) Define which network the Service Engines will use
Create profiles that tell Avi how to assign IP addresses and DNS names to the Virtual Services you will create later.