Caused by: org.springframework.web.client.HttpClientErrorException$BadRequest: 400 : "{"errorCode":"PROXY_VALIDATION_ SSL_VALIDATION_ERROR","arguments":["xx.xx.xx.xx","8080","HTTP",null,https://depot.vmware.com],"message":"Can't vali date proxy configuration: Error establish SSL/TLS connection to proxy. Invalid proxy SSL certificate","remediationMessage":"Check proxy certificate subject or subject alternative name are for hostname entered in proxy configuration. Check Proxy certificate signing CA is trusted by VCF SDDC Manager, if not add Proxy signing CA certificate to SDDC Manager trust store}"
Proxy being used is set to http rather than https with a valid certificate
To "Disable" (Not Configure) Proxy:
In the proxy configuration section of the bring-up wizard, simply leave the proxy server details blank.
Ensure that any checkbox like "Use Proxy Server" (if present) is unchecked.
Proceed to the next steps in the wizard.