install-clpoudarray.ps1

cloudarray installation also follows labbuildr´s two step process: import ova as template deploy from template

import

to get your copy and license for cloudarray, contact https://cloudarray.com to import cloudarray ova, use 

.\install-cloudarray.ps1 -ovf C:\Users\bottk\Downloads\CloudArray_ESXi5_7.0.6.0.8713\CloudArray_ESXi5_7.0.
6.0.8713.ovf

the import will present you the default CloudArray installation Option once finished image

installation

to install cloudarray using 3 Cache Volumes, use

.\install-cloudarray.ps1 -Defaults -MasterPath [you masterpath]\CloudArray_ESXi5_7.0.6.0.8713\ -Cachevols 3 -Cachevolsize 146GB

this will create a new cloudarray instance with 3 Cachevolumes
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proceed to the vm console image

login with admin password
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you will be promptet to change your password
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proceed with network configuration

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fill in your dns and gateway config

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and enter defaults for your primary nic

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save twice and continue configuration using the web ui.

click on setup to start configuration
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make sure to have your cloudprovider and cloudportal credentials
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leave cloudportal enabled ( this will give you a free trial account for google storage ) image

enter your cloudportal details and license tag image

create and Administrator Account
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and accept the eula ( scroll down )
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start the configuration wizard image

skip the managed cloud provider if you do not want to use google
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Configure EMC ECS

select EMC ViPR as the cloud provider image

enter your ecs details:
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confirm your Bandwith image

and select your Cache Volume: image

the provider is configured for now image

tips

  • set ntp servers to a valid value ! the pre-configured ntp server can not be used. use one of pooled dns server addresses image

  • if your ECS uses self-signed certificates, you will receive the following message
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in that case, open a new cloudarray tab end go user interface --> Administration --> utilities
and enter the following code in the execute cli window

set_option disable_cloud_certs --disable true

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  • for provider setting examples ( ecs ) see https://community.emc.com/blogs/bottk/2016/01/24/using-the-emc-elastic-cloud-storage-with-emc-software-and-appliances-part1-cloudarray

  • If you retrieve access denied from ECS, it might be that your BASE URL in ECS is not configured correctly: image