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Quick start for installing StorageGRID on VMware
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Follow these high-level steps to install a VMware StorageGRID node.
Preparation-
Learn about StorageGRID architecture and network topology.
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Learn about the specifics of StorageGRID networking.
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Gather and prepare the Required information and materials.
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Install and configure VMware vSphere Hypervisor, vCenter, and the ESX hosts.
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Prepare the required CPU and RAM.
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Provide for storage and performance requirements.
DeploymentDeploy grid nodes. When you deploy grid nodes, they are created as part of the StorageGRID system and connected to one or more networks.
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Use the VMware vSphere Web Client, a .vmdk file, and a set of .ovf file templates to deploy the software-based nodes as virtual machines (VMs) on the servers you prepared in step 1.
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To deploy StorageGRID appliance nodes, follow the Quick start for hardware installation.
ConfigurationWhen all nodes have been deployed, use the Grid Manager to configure the grid and complete the installation.
Automate the installation
To save time and provide consistency, you can automate the deployment and configuration of grid nodes and the configuration of the StorageGRID system.
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After you deploy grid nodes, automate the configuration of the StorageGRID system using the Python configuration script provided in the installation archive.
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Automate the installation and configuration of appliance grid nodes
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If you are an advanced developer of StorageGRID deployments, automate the installation of grid nodes by using the installation REST API.