HCI Cluster Deployment Project

Kickoff

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Agenda
1 Introductions

2 Engagement Overview

3 Technical Review

4 Project Management Review

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Introductions

Name Company Title/Role Mobile E-mail

PM Nutanix Sr. Project Manager (555) 222-2222 Somewhere@Nutanix.com

Account Rep Nutanix Account Manager (555) 222-2222 Somewhere@Nutanix.com

SE Nutanix Systems Architect (555) 222-2222 Somewhere@Nutanix.com

SDL Nutanix Sr. Services Delivery Leader (555) 222-2222 Somewhere@Nutanix.com

Architect Nutanix Consulting Architect (555) 222-2222 Somewhere@Nutanix.com

Consultant Nutanix Consultant (555) 222-2222 Somewhere@Nutanix.com

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Engagement Overview

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Engagement Flow

Configuration Completion
Preparation Kickoff Call Installation Documentation
Validation and Signoff

Prepare the Review the Validate the Schedule and then Create and provide Validate the
configuration, then the engagement and verify configuration perform the documentation for the installation, complete
site the requirements and installation engagement knowledge transfer
tasks and sign off

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Install Day

Nutanix and
Hypervisor and Nutanix and
Physical Hypervisor
Unpack AOS Hypervisor
Installation Cluster
Installation Cluster Creation
Configuration

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Remote Prerequisites: Customer

 Rack all nodes.

 Cable all nodes for power and turn them on.

— Dell nodes can take between 20 and 60 minutes to become available after they’re first turned on.

 Cable the nodes for network.

 Configure and turn on the network switch ports.

 Set the BMC IP address on every node.

— Keyboard and monitor are required.
 Verify remote IP address connectivity from planned networks.

 Document rack elevation with block serial numbers in the provided questionnaire.

 Verify the integrity of downloaded binaries from consultant-provided MD5 checksums.

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Remote Prerequisites: Consultant

 Provide primary and alternative method for imaging nodes (CVM-based, standalone VM, or Portable Foundation).

 Verify the hardware and software configuration with the compatibility matrix.
— We recommend against deviating from the compatibility list.

 Provide direct links to the following binaries and MD5 checksums:

 AOS (OS that runs in the CVM)
 Hypervisor
 Foundation (software used to image the servers)
 Foundation hypervisor allowlist
 Foundation platforms bundle
— You can’t provide VMware binaries as it violates legal agreements. You may provide links.
— Dell and HPE require custom VMware ISOs from manufacturers.

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Install Validation

Validation Tests Hypervisor Tests Prism Tests

• Storage Testing • HA Testing • Sign In
• Network Redundancy • VM Migration • SMTP
• Multipathing • Errors
• NCC

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Documentation and Closure

Survey

Signoff

As-Built Toolkit,
Validation Test

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Technical Review

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BoM, Equipment, and Delivery Dates Review

o [Insert BoM from NetSuite]

o [Estimated date hardware will be available once delivered]

• [Inventory, customer prep, delivery to site, etc.]

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Site Preparation: Rack

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Site Preparation: Nutanix-Supplied Power Cables

Available Power: 200 V or 110 V

Note: Power supply failure may not
work with 110 V.

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Site Preparation: Third-Party Power Cables

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Site Preparation: Networking
10 GbE cables
SFP+ transceivers
No FEX

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Site Preparation: Network Layout

o Nutanix recommends redundant top-of-rack switches in a traditional leaf-spine architecture.

o Nutanix nodes in the same Nutanix cluster should reside on the same layer 2 network segment.

o Other network layouts are supported as long as all other Nutanix recommendations are followed.

o Copper versus optical fibre: Our nodes support connections with SFP+ copper Twinax Cable, Optical
Fibre, or Copper 10GBASE-T. Previous generations support SFP+ copper Twinax Cable and Optical
Fibre.

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Site Preparation: Switch Configuration

o Nutanix recommends using fast convergence technologies (such as Cisco’s PortFast) on hypervisor-
connected switch ports.
o Trunk VLANs that support hypervisor management traffic, Nutanix CVM traffic, and user VM traffic
on all Nutanix connected 10 GbE and 1 GbE ports, except IPMI.
o If you use the optional 1 GbE ports for user VM connectivity, please follow the hypervisor
manufacturer’s switch port and networking configuration guidelines.
o Nutanix recommends using access and untagged ports for IPMI because they’re simpler to manage.

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Predelivery Questionnaire Review
o Predelivery questionnaire review
• Switch
 Type
 Switch cables
• Hardware version compatibility
 Note: You must meet minimum system requirements for selected hardware.
• IP conflicts
 Can we use the environment validation tool?

o Is there wireless or internet in the datacenter?

o Is a switch permitted in datacenter?

o Is remote access available?

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Project Management Review

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Verify Assumptions and Exclusions
o Verify assumptions:
• Work can be done during business hours.
• Network administrator is available or on call.

o Verify exclusions:
• Configuring or troubleshooting network
• Deploying Windows-based and nonsimple topologies for vCenter Server
• Deploying Microsoft SCVMM
• Configuring third-party OEM software for hardware alerts isn’t included and needs to be configured by customer of the
vendor (KB 10738).

o Verify Go and no-go criteria:

• Power, racks ready
• Network cabling ready
• Network switch ports configured
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Deliverables

• As-built configuration documents:

o Updated configuration worksheet
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o Validation tests
o Best practices

• Knowledge transfer:
o Not a substitute for formal training
o Review deployment
o Review Prism

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Project Schedule

List important milestone dates here, or just list

Project Start Date:

Expected Project End Date:

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Project Logistics

oSchedule
Unavailability of key project team members
Network freeze windows
Project schedule
oLocation
Physical address:
Datacenter access requirements
Special instructions
Contact:

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Project Logistics
o Communication, reporting
• Ad hoc or weekly status meetings to cover things like status, risk, issues, and action items.
• Typically done via Zoom
• Customer sends requested day of week
• Verify communication plan:
 Who is the main point of contact?
 Preferred method of communication?
o Project closure and milestone billing
• Proposed billing schedule
• Who has signature authority for milestone and closing?
o Next steps
• Onsite or remote installation

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Next Steps

• Complete predelivery questionnaire and send

to Nutanix.

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Thank you