The official documentation for deploying the vRealize suite can be found here

First step is to download the bundle by going to sddc-manager -> Repository -> Bundle management. Look for VMware Software Install Bundle - vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.1.0-16256499

After the download is complete we can go to Administration -> vRealize Suite and a deploy button should be available. If the deploy button is not available due to X-Region Application Virtual Network is not created errorplease follow the instructions found here:

The deploy button for vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager is available in the Administration section.

Verify the Prerequisites and click on begin

Prerequisites for vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager installation shown. Select checkboxes, click Begin.

Fill up the network settings and click next

Network settings for vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager installation. Fill VLAN ID, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS, and NTP.

Fill up the Virtual Appliance Settings:

Virtual Appliance Settings page for vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager installation, showing fields for FQDN, System Administrator password, and SSH Root Account password.

Review the summary and click Finish

Deploying vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager in progress.

We can follow the progress by click on the Task on the bottom of the screen

Deploying vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager; task status shows “Running” and validation is “Successful.

This allows me to see the subtasks that are running

Deploying vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager: Subtasks include SSL certificate request, NTP configuration, and password changes.

Once the deployment is complete we can open the vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager by clicking on the link

vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager is active in the dashboard.