> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.threatdefence.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.threatdefence.com/appliances/syslog-forwarder/deployment.md).

# Deployment

The **TD-SYSLOG-VM** is a virtual collector appliance provided by ThreatDefence. It securely forwards system logs to the ThreatDefence platform over TLS.

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## VMware / OVF Deployment

1. **Obtain OVF**\
   Request the OVF package from ThreatDefence Technical Support.
2. **Initial Login**\
   Log in to the VM console using the **provided credentials**.
3. **Configure Networking**\
   Follow the prompts to choose **static IP** or **DHCP**.
4. **Access Web Interface**\
   After reboot, open the web interface at:\
   `https://<VM_IP>:5000`
5. **Upload Configuration File**\
   Upload the configuration file provided by ThreatDefence Support.
6. **Confirm Onboarding**\
   Notify ThreatDefence once the VM is operational to begin log onboarding.

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## Hyper-V Deployment

1. **Obtain VHD**\
   Request the VHD image from ThreatDefence Technical Support.
2. **Create VM**
   * Set up as a **Generation 1 VM** in Hyper-V.
   * Assign **4 vCPUs** and **4 GB RAM**.
   * Attach the provided VHDX file as the existing disk.
3. **Initial Login**\
   Log in to the VM console using the **provided credentials**.
4. **Configure Networking**\
   Follow the prompts to choose **static IP** or **DHCP**.
5. **Access Web Interface**\
   After reboot, open the web interface at:\
   `https://<VM_IP>:5000`
6. **Upload Configuration File**\
   Upload the configuration file provided by ThreatDefence Support.
7. Ensure that your sensor can reach TD servers on **port 443 (HTTPS)** at the following domains and that the following domains are exempted from any TLS/SSL inspection:

   * `tele.threatdefence.io`
   * `vle.threatdefence.io`

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="danger" class="hint hint-danger"><p>For customers using our <strong>US</strong> infrastructure please allow the below domain in place of vle.threatdefence.io.</p></div>

   * `vle.us.secops-apps.io`
8. **Confirm Onboarding**\
   Notify ThreatDefence once the VM is operational to begin log onboarding.

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