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3-Tier Platform Design Guide
Introduction Solution design and key components
Solution design and key components
Introduction
Key components
Compute Network Storage Management Virtualization
CI considerations and recommendations
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CI considerations and recommendations

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CI considerations and recommendations

  • When installing and configuring a production-ready CI, keep these considerations in mind:

    • Distributing system and virtualization software.
    • Allocating cluster services and data storage to physical nodes and arrays.
    • Selecting appropriate server hardware.
    • Determining size and scalability.

    Challenges include:

    • Understanding the types of workloads that run on the cluster.
    • Managing a system that is designed for multiple general-purpose, virtualized workloads.
    • Keeping up with the fast-moving pace of the industry.

    Dell Technologies recommends that the data center hosting the 3-Tier Platform includes the following infrastructure elements:

    • Sufficient power and cooling to support the 3-Tier Platform.
    • Panduit power distribution units (PDUs) and cabinets for optimal results. For more information, see Panduit PDUs.