What are the initial steps to install vRealize Log Insight from scratch for vulnerability research?

First, download the OVA file from VMware's evaluation center (requires registration). Then, import the OVA into VMware Workstation and access the configuration page at `https://<IP>/`. Select 'Starting New Deployment' and set the admin password. This provides a base virtual appliance to later enable remote debugging, as described in the vRealize Log Insight Vulnerability Debugging Environment Setup article.