This deployment guide includes step-by-step instructions for deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation on Dell PowerEdge MX platform. Any deviation from the listed configurations may negatively impact functionality.
This deployment guide makes certain assumptions about the prerequisite knowledge of the deployment personnel. This includes the prerequisite knowledge of:
- Dell products including the location of buttons, cables, and components in the hardware
- Functional knowledge of the items in the Dell owner's manuals for the products being used
- VMware products and the components or features of vSphere
- Data center infrastructure best practices in the areas of server, storage, networking, and environmental considerations such as power and cooling
The scope of this document excludes existing infrastructure components outside of the specific hardware and software that is mentioned in this guide. Dell takes no responsibility for any issues that may be caused to existing infrastructure during deployment.