Implementation Guide – Consuming PowerFlex Block Storage from Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Microsoft Azure

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  Introduction
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  Implementation Guide Introduction
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  Solution Introduction

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  Solution Components
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  Hardware components
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  Software components

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  Implementation Planning
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  Preinstallation planning
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  Physical Switching
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  SDS Networks
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  APEX Cloud Platform for Azure Network Intents

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  Deploying the Solution
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  Networking Deployment and Configuration
  • Physical cabling
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  VLTI Networking Configuration
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  Aggregation Switch Configuration
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  APEX Cloud Platform for Azure ToR Switch Configuration

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  APEX Cloud Platform for Azure Configuration

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  Configure Physical NICs

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  Create the Network Intent

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  Configure Virtual Adapters

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  Create Network Adapter Teaming

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  Jumbo Frames

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  Install and Configure the PowerFlex SDC driver

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  Validating the Solution
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  Networking Validation
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  SDC Driver Validation
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  Failure Scenario Validation

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  Day 2 Operations
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  Creating a PowerFlex backed CSV
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  Checking the health status of a PowerFlex CSV
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  Deleting a PowerFlex CSV
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  Resizing a PowerFlex CSV
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  Deploying VMs onto PowerFlex CSVs
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  Using PowerFlex CSVs for AKS Container Persistent Volumes

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  Scaling the Solution
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  Add an MC Node
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  Add a PowerFlex Node

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  Summary and Conclusion
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  We value your feedback
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  Additional resources