Failed to download binary file using VCF download tool

Products

• VMware SDDC Manager
• VMware Cloud Foundation

Issue/Introduction

The VCF download tool failed to download the binary file.

Error message

Version: 9.0.1.0.24962179
Validating depot credentials.
ERROR: Unable to connect to the Depot Server
REMEDY: Check your Internet connectivity

Environment

VCF 9.x

Resolution

• Check whether the security software on the execution device is restricting communication.
• Use WSL if executing on Windows OS.
  VCF Download Tool under Windows OS