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Cloud Computing Sec 2

The document outlines the process of building a cloud-based infrastructure, including defining business needs, selecting cloud models, and deploying virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere. It details various vendor solutions and highlights VMware vSphere's features, such as ESXi hypervisor and centralized management through vCenter. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide for deploying ESXi and creating virtual machines, including setting up storage and installing operating systems.

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Cloud Computing Sec 2

The document outlines the process of building a cloud-based infrastructure, including defining business needs, selecting cloud models, and deploying virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere. It details various vendor solutions and highlights VMware vSphere's features, such as ESXi hypervisor and centralized management through vCenter. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step guide for deploying ESXi and creating virtual machines, including setting up storage and installing operating systems.

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Cloud Computing

Networks
Section #2
Outlines:

1. Introduction: How to Build a Cloud-Based


Infrastructure

2. Solutions Offered by Different Vendors

3. VMware vSphere - A Leading Virtualization


Solution

4. Building the Infrastructure: Deploying ESXi and


Creating Virtual- Machines
Introduction: How to Build a Cloud-Based
Infrastructure
Introduction: How to Build a Cloud-Based
Infrastructure
Building a cloud-based infrastructure involves multiple key components that work
together to provide a scalable, flexible, and efficient computing environment. The
essential steps include:

o Defining Business Needs: Identify the purpose (e.g., hosting, DevOps, big data,
AI/ML, etc.).

o Choosing a Cloud Model: Public, Private, or Hybrid cloud.

o Selecting Virtualization Technology: VMware vSphere, KVM, Hyper-V, or other


solutions.

o Deploying & Managing Virtual Machines: Use management tools like vCenter to
efficiently operate the infrastructure.

o Setting Up Compute, Storage, and Networking:


• Compute: Deploy hypervisors such as ESXi to manage virtual machines.
Solutions Offered by
Different Vendors
Solutions Offered by Different Vendors
Several vendors offer cloud and virtualization solutions, each with its unique features
and advantages:

oVMware vSphere: Enterprise-grade virtualization platform with high availability, DRS,


NSX, and vSAN integration.

oMicrosoft Hyper-V: Virtualization solution built into Windows Server, with strong
integration into Azure cloud services.

oKVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine): Open-source virtualization for Linux-based


environments.

oCitrix XenServer: Aimed at Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) use cases.

oPublic Cloud Providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud): Offer Infrastructure-as-a-


Service (IaaS) an Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions with managed services.
VMware vSphere - A Leading
Virtualization Solution
VMware vSphere - A Leading Virtualization
Solution
Among the various solutions, VMware vSphere is a leading choice for enterprise
virtualization due to its comprehensive feature set and industry adoption.

What VMware vSphere Offers?

o ESXi Hypervisor: A robust and efficient hypervisor that allows multiple virtual
machines to run on a single physical server.

o vCenter Server: Centralized management of virtual machines and ESXi hosts.

o High Availability (HA) & Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS): Ensures


uptime and workload balancing.

o VMware NSX: Advanced network virtualization and security.

o VMware vSAN: Hyperconverged storage solution for simplified management.


Building the Infrastructure

Deploying ESXi and Creating Virtual


Machines
Sign up - VMware Lab Platform
https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/login
Sign up - VMware Lab Platform
Enter your email then click on “Continue” …
Sign up - VMware Lab Platform
Enter your name and company (EELU).
Sign up - VMware Lab Platform
Check your email for the verification message and click on “join now”, Then add your password …
Enroll in Virtualization 101 lab
Search for “Virtualization 101” in the search bar, then click on “Enroll”. (Log in first if required.)
Start Virtualization 101 lab
Click on “Start This Lab”.
Start Virtualization 101 lab
First Verify the compatibility by clicking on “Run Test”, then Start the lab.
Start Virtualization 101 lab
If the loading is stuck, try refreshing the page or copying the link and opening it in a new tab.
Launch Firefox
Click on the Firefox Icon on the Linux Task Bar.
Select vSphere Client
Under the Region A Bookmark's Folder, click the vSphere Web Client bookmark.
Login to vCenter
Click on Login to proceed - The credentials should already be pre-populated.

Note : If your 'LOGIN' button is grey or cannot be click, you can click on the username and
password fields, this should enable your 'LOGIN' button.
Create New Virtual Machine
Expand RegionA01 Datacenter if you cannot see the virtual machines under it can be seen, then
click on RegionA01 Datacenter, finally click on Actions.
Create New Virtual Machine
Click New Virtual Machine to start the new virtual machine wizard
Virtual Machine Wizard
Since the Create a new virtual machine wizard is highlighted, just click Next.
Name the Virtual Machine and placement
1. Enter Lab1 for the name of the new virtual machine, then click Next.
2. Expand RegionA01 and RegionA01-COMP01, and select esx-01a.corp.vmbeans.com, then click
Next.
Select Storage and Compatibility
1. Select ds-iscsi01 datastore as the storage option, then click Next.
2. Select ESXi 8.0 U2 and later, then click Next to accept.
Guest OS
In this step, we will be selecting what operating system we will be installing. When we select the
operating system, the supported virtual hardware and recommended configuration is used to
create the virtual machine. Keep in mind this does not create a virtual machine with the operating
system installed, but rather creates a virtual machine that is tuned appropriately for the operating
system you have selected.
1. For the Guest OS Family, select Linux from the drop-down menu.
2.For the Guest OS Version, select VMware Photon OS (64-bit).
3.Click Next to continue.
Customize Hardware
The recommended virtual hardware settings are shown as the default. These can be modified if
needed.
1. Scroll down and expand the New Hard disk* section.
2.For Disk Provisioning, select Thin Provision, then click Next.

Note: if you miss choosing "Thin Provision", you will run out of disk space for this lab and your
Virtual Machine may not power on. Disk space is limited in this lab environment.
Attaching an ISO to a Virtual Machine
To make it easier to install operating systems on virtual machines, ISO images can be used. These
can be kept in the same storage used for virtual machines. In addition, vCenter offers a Content
Library as a repository. Content Libraries can then be synchronized to ensure every location is
using the same versions.

1. To attach an ISO image to the virtual machine we just created, make sure Lab1 is selected.
2. Right-click on Lab1 and select Edit Settings...
3. From the CD/DVD drive 1 drop-down menu, select Content Library ISO File.
Select Photon and Connect the Drive
1. Click the radio button next to photon-minimal-5.0-dde71ec57.x86_6, then click OK.
2. Finally, we want to attach or connect the ISO image to the virtual machine :
a. Expand the CD/DVD drive 1 menu
b. Click the Connect At Power On check box next to Status, then click OK.
Note: The virtual machine's BIOS is set to boot from CDROM only on first boot. If you miss this
step you will need to manually adjust the BIOS to boot from CDROM just like a physical machine.
Power on Lab1 and Launch Console
1. Click the green play button to power on the virtual machine and start the installation. To launch
the console window, 2. Click anywhere in the console window screen. Alternatively, you can click
on Launch Remote Console.
Note : you also have the option of using the VMware Remote Console (VMRC). This is console is a
separate application that needs to be
installed on your local device as opposed to the Web Console which will launch in a new browser
tab. The VMRC can be useful in certain situations when you need more capabilities, like attaching
devices or power cycling options.
Photon Boot Screen, License Agreement and
Select Disk
1. Press the Enter key to start the installation process.
2. After the boot process is complete, you will be presented with a license agreement, just press
Enter to accept.
3. Press Enter to accept the selected disk and use the auto partitioning option.
Linux Kernel and Rename Host
1. Leave the Generic option, and press Enter.

NOTE: If Hypervisor optimized is selected, the virtual machine will not boot. This is due to the
unique environment the Hands-on Labs are running in.

2. Rename the default host name and make it “Lab1”.

3. Set up and confirm a complex password and don’t forget it.


Confirm the Installation of Photon and reboot
Try to log in
Type root and press ‘enter’ , then type your password.
Disconnect CD/DVD
1. Verify that the Connected checkbox in the CD/DVD drive 1* section is unchecked.
2.Click OK

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