Python Requirements

sudo apt-get install python3
sudo apt-get install python3-pip

Ansible Requirements

pip3 install pyvim
pip3 install --upgrade pyvmomi

Ansible Galaxy Requirements

ansible-galaxy collection install community.vmware

Running Playbook

1: Update site/common values within answerfile.yml.
2: Update device specific values within inventory file.
3: ansible-playbook deploy_ova.yml -i inventory -l <host_group>

Validation

Validated with Nested ESXI 7.0U1 (William Lam - VirtuallyGhetto) OVA and Cisco CSR (IOS XE 17.2). VAPP Properties names may change between versions.

Additional Information/Corresponding Blog Post

https://virtualizedtaylor.com/2020/12/05/automating-csr-and-esxi-deployments-with-ansible/