VCSA6.5 – Failed to Upload Files to Datastore or Deploy NSX Manager OVA

Introduction:

From my opinion, setting up a lab and trying to break and fix the deployment is the best way to learn about the product before implementing a production environment. Beside the amazing HOL labs, sometimes you feel more confident if you setup your own lab from scratch going through all the scenarios that may arise.

Scenario:

So, I was setting up a vSphere 6.5 environment for an NSX lab while I was preparing for my VCIX-NV certificate. I installed multiple ESXi 6.5 hosts and a vCenter VCSA 6.5 Update”e” without replacing any self-signed certificate.

Trying to deploy the NSX Manager OVA failed and the task hanged at 0% and must be cancelled.

Also trying to upload any file to datastore failed with the below error:

“The operation failed for an undetermined reason. Typically this problem occurs due to certificates that the browser does not trust. If you are using self-signed or custom certificates, open the URL in a new browser tab and accept the certificate, then retry the operation.”