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Setup and administration

Getting started workflow (standard mode)

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Get started with BlueXP in standard mode by preparing networking for the BlueXP console, signing up and creating an account, optionally creating a Connector, and subscribing to BlueXP.

In standard mode, BlueXP is accessible to users as a cloud service from the web-based console. Before you get started, you should have an understanding of BlueXP accounts, Connectors, and deployment modes.

One Prepare networking for using the BlueXP console

Computers that access the BlueXP console should have connections to specific endpoints to complete a few administrative tasks. If your network restricts outbound access, you should ensure that these endpoints are allowed.

Two Sign up and create an account

Go to the BlueXP console and sign up. You'll be given the option to create an account, but you can skip that step if you're being invited to an existing account.

At this point, you're logged in and can start using several BlueXP services like Digital Advisor, Amazon FSx for ONTAP, Azure NetApp Files, and more. Learn what you can do without a Connector.

Three Create a Connector

You don't need a Connector to get started with BlueXP, but you can create a Connector to unlock all BlueXP features and services. The Connector is NetApp software that enables BlueXP to manage resources and processes within your hybrid cloud environment.

A BlueXP Account Admin can create a Connector in your cloud or on-premises network.

Note that if you want to use BlueXP services to manage storage and data in Google Cloud, then the Connector must be running in Google Cloud.

Four Subscribe to BlueXP

Subscribe to BlueXP from your cloud provider's marketplace to pay for BlueXP services at an hourly rate (PAYGO) or through an annual contract.