You can use the following methods to deploy DDVE on AWS:
- Cloud Formation Template (CFT)
- Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
CFT is considered as the recommended method to deploy DDVE on AWS as NVRAM and metadata disks are created and attached automatically in the correct order.
Deploying DDVE using Cloud Formation Template (CFT)
- Click the appropriate link:
- Search APEX Protection Storage for AWS.
Figure 6. DDVE search from marketplace
- Select APEX Protection Storage for AWS (DDVE) and click Continue to Subscribe.
Figure 7. Subscribing DDVE from marketplace
- Click Continue to Configuration.
Figure 8. Terms and conditions for DDVE deployment in AWS
- Select the following configuration, and then click Continue to Launch.
- Fulfillment Option: Select Cloud Formation Template.
- Software Version: Select the correct version.
- Region: Select where the DDVE is to deploy.
Figure 9. Option to choose fulfillment and software version
- Review the configuration details, select Launch the Cloud Formation template, and click Launch. The template URL is populated.
Figure 10. DDVE configuration details review page
- Click Next.
Figure 11. Create stack option for DDVE
- Enter the following values to create the stack:
- Stack name
- DDVE Model: Choose the appropriate model from the available options.
- Default number of metadata disks can be overridden by selecting a value from 1-24. The maximum number of metadata disks that can be attached to a DDVE instance in AWS is 24.
Note: Only the number of metadata disks can be overridden. The size of individual disks cannot be changed.
- DDVE name tag
- IAM Role for S3 access—Type the IAM role that was created while preparing the environment.
- Key pair—Select an existing key pair from the drop-down list.
- Subnet ID
- Security Groups
Figure 12. DDVE instance configuration
- Continue stack configuration as needed. Click Next.
- Review the stack configuration and click Create Stack.
- Check the status of the stack created.
Figure 13. Stack creation status
- When the stack creation is complete, go to the EC2 instances and select the region to deploy the DDVE. Use the DDVE name tag from step 8 and verify that the corresponding EC2 instance is running.
Note: Avoid disabling or modifying the primary interface settings. The primary interface in cloud deployments has the default gateway setting and is the only interface with which the DDVE can connect to the metadata server. The metadata server is critical for DDVE operation.
Figure 14. DDVE running in EC2 dashboard
Deploying DDVE manually using Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
- Sign into AWS management console and click on AWS marketplace.
- Search for PowerProtect DD Virtual Edition.
- Select APEX Protection Storage for AWS (DDVE) to choose the Amazon Machine Image (AMI).
Figure 15. Selecting DDVE from marketplace
- Choose the fulfillment option as AMI and select the software version. Click Continue to Launch.
Figure 16. Configuring option for DDVE launch
- From the Choose Action option, select “Launch through EC2” in and click on Launch.
Figure 17. DDVE configuration review page
- Enter the name and tags for the instance. Review the AMI section or browse to choose the AMIs.
Figure 18. AMI selection
- Choose the instance type from the supported instance types. Admin guide can be referred to for instance configuration details. Select a key pair value or create a new key pair value for this instance.
Figure 19. Selecting instance type and key pair
- Select the VPC and subnet in which DDVE is to be deployed. Create a new security group or select from an existing one. See the administrator’s guide for the security group details.
Figure 20. Selecting network and security group for instance
- Add the NVRAM disk and metadata disks as shown below.
Figure 21. Configuring NVRAM and metadata disks
Notes:
It is important to add NVRAM disk before adding the metadata disks. Adding them in a different order causes an unsupported hardware configuration error. Also, ensure that EBS volume type is GP3 for all disks.
If required more metadata disks can be added to the DDVE instance from the AWS console. AWS DDVE instances support adding only up to 24 metadata disks. If the limit is reached for adding metadata disks, existing metadata disks can be expanded. For details about adding more metadata disks and expand metadata storage, see the document Dell EMC PowerProtect DDVE on Amazon Web Services Installation and Administration Guide
- In the Advanced details section, select the IAM role that was created while preparing the environment or create a new IAM profile.
Figure 22. Advanced instance configuration
- Review the configuration details and click Launch Instance.
Figure 23. Summary page to review the configuration
- Click the instance ID to go to the EC2 instance tab.
Figure 24. Instance launch status
- The DDVE instance has been deployed successfully, and it is ready for configuration.
Figure 25. Instance status from EC2 dashboard
- Click the instance ID to view the instance details. It provides information about the public and private IP address that can be used to configure the instance later.
Figure 26. Instance summary