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Virtualisation Infrastructure Build and
Configuration
Document No 1 Version No 10
Release Date 20072011
Author Luca Viscomi
Reviewers Kumuran
Client BIS lsquoTEST amp DEVrsquo
=
Hardware Configuration
Networking
Customisation
Scripting
User rights
Power Management
Alerts amp Monitoring
Security
Test and Verification
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NOTICE Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the document no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for loss or damage resulting from the use of the information it contains All trademarks and registered trademarks contained in this report are the property of their respective owners This document contains confidential information that is proprietary to BIS Limited (hereafter also referred to as BIS) No part of its contents may be used copied disclosed or conveyed to any party in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission from BIS SMT
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Document History Date Version Number Author(s)
22072011 10 First Draft Luca Viscomi
Distribution Controlled Copy To be distributed tohellip Company
1 Brian Packer BIS
2
3
4
5
References Ref Detail Description Controlled by
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Contents
Overview 7
11 Intended Audience 7
12 Document Structure 7
13 Additional Reading 7
14 Software Requirements 8
Pre-Installation Checks 9
15 Hardware 9
151 Server Details 9
152 SAN Details 9
16 Software amp Licensing 9
161 Download Software 9
162 Download Licensing 10
17 Network Settings 10
18 Pre-installation check list 11
Hardware Configuration 13
19 Server Connectivity (Physical) 13
110 SAN Fabric Configuration 13
111 Pre-Installation Steps 14
112 Bios Configuration Steps 15
113 Raid Configuration 15
1131 RIAD Storage 15
1131 RIAD Storage 16
1132 RIAD Storage 16
114 iLO Remote management configuration 17
1141 ILO Remote 17
1142 ILO Remote 17
1143 ILO Remote 18
115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive) 19
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1 19
1152 ESXi Installation Step 2 20
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3 20
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4 20
1155 ESXi Installation Step 5 21
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b 21
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6 21
1158 ESXi Installation Step 7 22
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8 22
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b 22
11511 ESXi Installation Step 9 23
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b 23
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11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c 23
11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d 24
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e 24
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10 24
1151 ESXi installation Step 10b 25
116 vSphere Client installation 26
117 Post Installation Configuration 27
118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental 31
1181 Network Schema 31 11811 Network Configuration 1 32 11812 Network Configuration 2 32 11813 Network Configuration 3 33 11814 Network Configuration 4 33 11815 Network Configuration 5 34 11816 Network Configuration 6 35
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1 36 11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2 36 11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3 36
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration 37
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 37
1185 Host Profiles 1 38 11851 Host Profiles 2 38 11852 Host Profiles 3 39
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster 40
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration 40
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 40
1193 NTP Configuration 41
1194 ESX Security Roles 41
1195 Active Directory User Rights 42
1196 Resource Folders 43
1197 DataCenter Security 44
1198 Active Directory Configuration 44
1199 ESX Power Management 45
11910 vCenter Power Management 45
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings 46
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys 47
11913 vSphere Licensing Features 47
11914 Datastore Configuration 1 48
11915 Datastore Configuration 2 48
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration 49
11917 VMware Orchestrator 50
11918 VMware Data Recovery 51
11919 vCenter Plugins 51
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level 52 119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level 53 119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level 54
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11921 SMNP Monitoring 55
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings 55 20 Document Appendix 61 21 Reference Appendix 61
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Overview
This document provides information regarding the implementation of VMware and vSphere amp vCenter
This document has been designed for the following purposes
Assist in the transfer of knowledge to all implementation Support teams
Aid troubleshooting
Standardised implementation instructions
NOTE Discrepancies found between this and accompanying documentation should be queried before proceeding
11 Intended Audience
This guide is written with the assumption that an administrator who will use these procedures is familiar with VMware vSphere The guide is not intended for administrators who have no prior knowledge of VMware Infrastructure concepts and terminology This will provide step-by-step instructions for installing configuring and deploying vSphere as detailed in the accompanying sections
12 Document Structure
For convenience this document has been broken into the following sections
I Pre-Installation Checks
II VMware software installation
III Client customisations
13 Additional Reading
Additional reference information
vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf
vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf
vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf
vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf
vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf
The above and additional resources can be found at httpwwwVMwarecomresources
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14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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NOTICE Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the document no responsibility is assumed for errors or omissions nor is any liability assumed for loss or damage resulting from the use of the information it contains All trademarks and registered trademarks contained in this report are the property of their respective owners This document contains confidential information that is proprietary to BIS Limited (hereafter also referred to as BIS) No part of its contents may be used copied disclosed or conveyed to any party in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission from BIS SMT
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Document History Date Version Number Author(s)
22072011 10 First Draft Luca Viscomi
Distribution Controlled Copy To be distributed tohellip Company
1 Brian Packer BIS
2
3
4
5
References Ref Detail Description Controlled by
Build and Configuration
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Contents
Overview 7
11 Intended Audience 7
12 Document Structure 7
13 Additional Reading 7
14 Software Requirements 8
Pre-Installation Checks 9
15 Hardware 9
151 Server Details 9
152 SAN Details 9
16 Software amp Licensing 9
161 Download Software 9
162 Download Licensing 10
17 Network Settings 10
18 Pre-installation check list 11
Hardware Configuration 13
19 Server Connectivity (Physical) 13
110 SAN Fabric Configuration 13
111 Pre-Installation Steps 14
112 Bios Configuration Steps 15
113 Raid Configuration 15
1131 RIAD Storage 15
1131 RIAD Storage 16
1132 RIAD Storage 16
114 iLO Remote management configuration 17
1141 ILO Remote 17
1142 ILO Remote 17
1143 ILO Remote 18
115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive) 19
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1 19
1152 ESXi Installation Step 2 20
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3 20
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4 20
1155 ESXi Installation Step 5 21
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b 21
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6 21
1158 ESXi Installation Step 7 22
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8 22
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b 22
11511 ESXi Installation Step 9 23
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b 23
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11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c 23
11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d 24
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e 24
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10 24
1151 ESXi installation Step 10b 25
116 vSphere Client installation 26
117 Post Installation Configuration 27
118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental 31
1181 Network Schema 31 11811 Network Configuration 1 32 11812 Network Configuration 2 32 11813 Network Configuration 3 33 11814 Network Configuration 4 33 11815 Network Configuration 5 34 11816 Network Configuration 6 35
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1 36 11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2 36 11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3 36
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration 37
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 37
1185 Host Profiles 1 38 11851 Host Profiles 2 38 11852 Host Profiles 3 39
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster 40
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration 40
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 40
1193 NTP Configuration 41
1194 ESX Security Roles 41
1195 Active Directory User Rights 42
1196 Resource Folders 43
1197 DataCenter Security 44
1198 Active Directory Configuration 44
1199 ESX Power Management 45
11910 vCenter Power Management 45
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings 46
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys 47
11913 vSphere Licensing Features 47
11914 Datastore Configuration 1 48
11915 Datastore Configuration 2 48
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration 49
11917 VMware Orchestrator 50
11918 VMware Data Recovery 51
11919 vCenter Plugins 51
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level 52 119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level 53 119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level 54
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11921 SMNP Monitoring 55
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings 55 20 Document Appendix 61 21 Reference Appendix 61
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Overview
This document provides information regarding the implementation of VMware and vSphere amp vCenter
This document has been designed for the following purposes
Assist in the transfer of knowledge to all implementation Support teams
Aid troubleshooting
Standardised implementation instructions
NOTE Discrepancies found between this and accompanying documentation should be queried before proceeding
11 Intended Audience
This guide is written with the assumption that an administrator who will use these procedures is familiar with VMware vSphere The guide is not intended for administrators who have no prior knowledge of VMware Infrastructure concepts and terminology This will provide step-by-step instructions for installing configuring and deploying vSphere as detailed in the accompanying sections
12 Document Structure
For convenience this document has been broken into the following sections
I Pre-Installation Checks
II VMware software installation
III Client customisations
13 Additional Reading
Additional reference information
vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf
vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf
vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf
vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf
vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf
The above and additional resources can be found at httpwwwVMwarecomresources
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14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
Build and Configuration
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Document History Date Version Number Author(s)
22072011 10 First Draft Luca Viscomi
Distribution Controlled Copy To be distributed tohellip Company
1 Brian Packer BIS
2
3
4
5
References Ref Detail Description Controlled by
Build and Configuration
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Page 4 of 61
Contents
Overview 7
11 Intended Audience 7
12 Document Structure 7
13 Additional Reading 7
14 Software Requirements 8
Pre-Installation Checks 9
15 Hardware 9
151 Server Details 9
152 SAN Details 9
16 Software amp Licensing 9
161 Download Software 9
162 Download Licensing 10
17 Network Settings 10
18 Pre-installation check list 11
Hardware Configuration 13
19 Server Connectivity (Physical) 13
110 SAN Fabric Configuration 13
111 Pre-Installation Steps 14
112 Bios Configuration Steps 15
113 Raid Configuration 15
1131 RIAD Storage 15
1131 RIAD Storage 16
1132 RIAD Storage 16
114 iLO Remote management configuration 17
1141 ILO Remote 17
1142 ILO Remote 17
1143 ILO Remote 18
115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive) 19
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1 19
1152 ESXi Installation Step 2 20
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3 20
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4 20
1155 ESXi Installation Step 5 21
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b 21
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6 21
1158 ESXi Installation Step 7 22
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8 22
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b 22
11511 ESXi Installation Step 9 23
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b 23
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11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c 23
11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d 24
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e 24
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10 24
1151 ESXi installation Step 10b 25
116 vSphere Client installation 26
117 Post Installation Configuration 27
118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental 31
1181 Network Schema 31 11811 Network Configuration 1 32 11812 Network Configuration 2 32 11813 Network Configuration 3 33 11814 Network Configuration 4 33 11815 Network Configuration 5 34 11816 Network Configuration 6 35
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1 36 11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2 36 11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3 36
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration 37
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 37
1185 Host Profiles 1 38 11851 Host Profiles 2 38 11852 Host Profiles 3 39
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster 40
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration 40
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 40
1193 NTP Configuration 41
1194 ESX Security Roles 41
1195 Active Directory User Rights 42
1196 Resource Folders 43
1197 DataCenter Security 44
1198 Active Directory Configuration 44
1199 ESX Power Management 45
11910 vCenter Power Management 45
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings 46
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys 47
11913 vSphere Licensing Features 47
11914 Datastore Configuration 1 48
11915 Datastore Configuration 2 48
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration 49
11917 VMware Orchestrator 50
11918 VMware Data Recovery 51
11919 vCenter Plugins 51
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level 52 119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level 53 119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level 54
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11921 SMNP Monitoring 55
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings 55 20 Document Appendix 61 21 Reference Appendix 61
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Overview
This document provides information regarding the implementation of VMware and vSphere amp vCenter
This document has been designed for the following purposes
Assist in the transfer of knowledge to all implementation Support teams
Aid troubleshooting
Standardised implementation instructions
NOTE Discrepancies found between this and accompanying documentation should be queried before proceeding
11 Intended Audience
This guide is written with the assumption that an administrator who will use these procedures is familiar with VMware vSphere The guide is not intended for administrators who have no prior knowledge of VMware Infrastructure concepts and terminology This will provide step-by-step instructions for installing configuring and deploying vSphere as detailed in the accompanying sections
12 Document Structure
For convenience this document has been broken into the following sections
I Pre-Installation Checks
II VMware software installation
III Client customisations
13 Additional Reading
Additional reference information
vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf
vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf
vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf
vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf
vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf
The above and additional resources can be found at httpwwwVMwarecomresources
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14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
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L
A
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A
16
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19
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5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
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L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
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rt G
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VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Contents
Overview 7
11 Intended Audience 7
12 Document Structure 7
13 Additional Reading 7
14 Software Requirements 8
Pre-Installation Checks 9
15 Hardware 9
151 Server Details 9
152 SAN Details 9
16 Software amp Licensing 9
161 Download Software 9
162 Download Licensing 10
17 Network Settings 10
18 Pre-installation check list 11
Hardware Configuration 13
19 Server Connectivity (Physical) 13
110 SAN Fabric Configuration 13
111 Pre-Installation Steps 14
112 Bios Configuration Steps 15
113 Raid Configuration 15
1131 RIAD Storage 15
1131 RIAD Storage 16
1132 RIAD Storage 16
114 iLO Remote management configuration 17
1141 ILO Remote 17
1142 ILO Remote 17
1143 ILO Remote 18
115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive) 19
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1 19
1152 ESXi Installation Step 2 20
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3 20
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4 20
1155 ESXi Installation Step 5 21
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b 21
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6 21
1158 ESXi Installation Step 7 22
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8 22
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b 22
11511 ESXi Installation Step 9 23
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b 23
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11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c 23
11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d 24
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e 24
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10 24
1151 ESXi installation Step 10b 25
116 vSphere Client installation 26
117 Post Installation Configuration 27
118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental 31
1181 Network Schema 31 11811 Network Configuration 1 32 11812 Network Configuration 2 32 11813 Network Configuration 3 33 11814 Network Configuration 4 33 11815 Network Configuration 5 34 11816 Network Configuration 6 35
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1 36 11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2 36 11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3 36
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration 37
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 37
1185 Host Profiles 1 38 11851 Host Profiles 2 38 11852 Host Profiles 3 39
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster 40
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration 40
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 40
1193 NTP Configuration 41
1194 ESX Security Roles 41
1195 Active Directory User Rights 42
1196 Resource Folders 43
1197 DataCenter Security 44
1198 Active Directory Configuration 44
1199 ESX Power Management 45
11910 vCenter Power Management 45
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings 46
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys 47
11913 vSphere Licensing Features 47
11914 Datastore Configuration 1 48
11915 Datastore Configuration 2 48
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration 49
11917 VMware Orchestrator 50
11918 VMware Data Recovery 51
11919 vCenter Plugins 51
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level 52 119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level 53 119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level 54
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11921 SMNP Monitoring 55
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings 55 20 Document Appendix 61 21 Reference Appendix 61
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Overview
This document provides information regarding the implementation of VMware and vSphere amp vCenter
This document has been designed for the following purposes
Assist in the transfer of knowledge to all implementation Support teams
Aid troubleshooting
Standardised implementation instructions
NOTE Discrepancies found between this and accompanying documentation should be queried before proceeding
11 Intended Audience
This guide is written with the assumption that an administrator who will use these procedures is familiar with VMware vSphere The guide is not intended for administrators who have no prior knowledge of VMware Infrastructure concepts and terminology This will provide step-by-step instructions for installing configuring and deploying vSphere as detailed in the accompanying sections
12 Document Structure
For convenience this document has been broken into the following sections
I Pre-Installation Checks
II VMware software installation
III Client customisations
13 Additional Reading
Additional reference information
vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf
vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf
vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf
vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf
vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf
The above and additional resources can be found at httpwwwVMwarecomresources
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Page 8 of 61
14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Page 9 of 61
Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c 23
11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d 24
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e 24
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10 24
1151 ESXi installation Step 10b 25
116 vSphere Client installation 26
117 Post Installation Configuration 27
118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental 31
1181 Network Schema 31 11811 Network Configuration 1 32 11812 Network Configuration 2 32 11813 Network Configuration 3 33 11814 Network Configuration 4 33 11815 Network Configuration 5 34 11816 Network Configuration 6 35
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1 36 11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2 36 11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3 36
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration 37
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 37
1185 Host Profiles 1 38 11851 Host Profiles 2 38 11852 Host Profiles 3 39
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster 40
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration 40
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration 40
1193 NTP Configuration 41
1194 ESX Security Roles 41
1195 Active Directory User Rights 42
1196 Resource Folders 43
1197 DataCenter Security 44
1198 Active Directory Configuration 44
1199 ESX Power Management 45
11910 vCenter Power Management 45
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings 46
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys 47
11913 vSphere Licensing Features 47
11914 Datastore Configuration 1 48
11915 Datastore Configuration 2 48
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration 49
11917 VMware Orchestrator 50
11918 VMware Data Recovery 51
11919 vCenter Plugins 51
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level 52 119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level 53 119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level 54
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11921 SMNP Monitoring 55
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings 55 20 Document Appendix 61 21 Reference Appendix 61
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Overview
This document provides information regarding the implementation of VMware and vSphere amp vCenter
This document has been designed for the following purposes
Assist in the transfer of knowledge to all implementation Support teams
Aid troubleshooting
Standardised implementation instructions
NOTE Discrepancies found between this and accompanying documentation should be queried before proceeding
11 Intended Audience
This guide is written with the assumption that an administrator who will use these procedures is familiar with VMware vSphere The guide is not intended for administrators who have no prior knowledge of VMware Infrastructure concepts and terminology This will provide step-by-step instructions for installing configuring and deploying vSphere as detailed in the accompanying sections
12 Document Structure
For convenience this document has been broken into the following sections
I Pre-Installation Checks
II VMware software installation
III Client customisations
13 Additional Reading
Additional reference information
vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf
vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf
vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf
vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf
vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf
The above and additional resources can be found at httpwwwVMwarecomresources
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14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
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L
A
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19
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A
17
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A
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19
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A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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11921 SMNP Monitoring 55
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings 55 20 Document Appendix 61 21 Reference Appendix 61
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Overview
This document provides information regarding the implementation of VMware and vSphere amp vCenter
This document has been designed for the following purposes
Assist in the transfer of knowledge to all implementation Support teams
Aid troubleshooting
Standardised implementation instructions
NOTE Discrepancies found between this and accompanying documentation should be queried before proceeding
11 Intended Audience
This guide is written with the assumption that an administrator who will use these procedures is familiar with VMware vSphere The guide is not intended for administrators who have no prior knowledge of VMware Infrastructure concepts and terminology This will provide step-by-step instructions for installing configuring and deploying vSphere as detailed in the accompanying sections
12 Document Structure
For convenience this document has been broken into the following sections
I Pre-Installation Checks
II VMware software installation
III Client customisations
13 Additional Reading
Additional reference information
vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf
vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf
vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf
vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf
vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf
The above and additional resources can be found at httpwwwVMwarecomresources
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14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Overview
This document provides information regarding the implementation of VMware and vSphere amp vCenter
This document has been designed for the following purposes
Assist in the transfer of knowledge to all implementation Support teams
Aid troubleshooting
Standardised implementation instructions
NOTE Discrepancies found between this and accompanying documentation should be queried before proceeding
11 Intended Audience
This guide is written with the assumption that an administrator who will use these procedures is familiar with VMware vSphere The guide is not intended for administrators who have no prior knowledge of VMware Infrastructure concepts and terminology This will provide step-by-step instructions for installing configuring and deploying vSphere as detailed in the accompanying sections
12 Document Structure
For convenience this document has been broken into the following sections
I Pre-Installation Checks
II VMware software installation
III Client customisations
13 Additional Reading
Additional reference information
vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf
vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf
vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf
vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf
vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf
The above and additional resources can be found at httpwwwVMwarecomresources
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14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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Page 32 of 61
11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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14 Software Requirements
The detailed installation and configuration steps defined in this guide refer to the following versions of software Subsequent patch and version releases may impact these steps
It is also advised that you have the following software installation media on-hand
ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481) other OS media
Item Version and Build
VMware ESX Server ESXi 410 (Update 1 ndash Build 1348481)
Note The above are best used in ISO format if possible
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Pre-Installation Checks
This section acts as a requirement checklist for actions that need to be completed before any VMware components can be installed
15 Hardware
This Section checks the hardware is compatible with VMware ESX 410 system
Hardware model is on the compatibility list located
at httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esxi41_i_vc41html
Multiple ESX servers should have identical CPUs if vMotion is to be utilised
Date and Time is correct and that the option for lsquoDaylight savingrsquo is enabled
Network connections are connected
72 hour hardware burn-in-test (if the memory is new)
151 Server Details
Model ndash HP DL380 G5
Specification
Quantity 4 (N + 1 configuration)
CPU Intel Quad Core
No of CPU 2 (8 Cores)
RAM 32Gb
Local Disk Mirrored pair (RAID 1)
SAN Disk SAN LUNs presented over the fibre fabric amp ISCSI
HBA 2 single port (Providing multi-path failover)
Network 6 NICs (2 x onboard 1 x Quad PCi cards)
Table 1 - Server details
152 SAN Details
An existing NEXSAN ATABEAST will be used
16 Software amp Licensing
It is important to review the licensing options that have been purchased Licences are downloaded from VMwarersquos website
Please refer to Appendix A for license details
161 Download Software
To obtain the vSphere Software and License files browse to
httpdownloadsvmwarecomdinfodatacenter_downloadsvmware_vsphere_hypervisor_esxi4_0
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
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L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
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rne
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DL
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VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Figure 1 ndash VMware Software Download page
From this web site download the media for all purchased software
162 Download Licensing
For full detail regarding the ldquoRedemption of Licensesrdquo please refer to the following document httpwwwvmwarecomfilespdfvsphere_pricingpdf and refer to Appendix A (Section 7)
17 Network Settings
Check that the network cards are physically attached to gigabit network
Ensure vLAN configuration is configured if required
Availability of IP addresses subnet and gateway
DNS server is available
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
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Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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18 Pre-installation check list
Prerequisite Status
Hardware
Order (redistributed)
Delivery (onlsite)
VMware Build Requirements
Media amp License
ESX Download
ESX latest patch download
IP Address Hostname Full Qualified DNS Name
ESX Server 1 Name | bisvlab-esx01bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689210
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892111
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689211
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892110
ESX Server 2
Name | bisvlab-esx02bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689212
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892113
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689213
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892112
ESX Server 3
Name | bisvlab-esx03bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689214
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892115
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689215
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892114
ESX Server 4
Name | bisvlab-esx04bisvlabinternet
IP Address ndash 1921689216
VMotion IP Address ndash 19216892117
VMKiSCSI Address ndash 1921689217
Default Gateway Address ndash 19216892254
DNS Server Address 1921689228
iLO ndash 19216892116
Table 2 | Pre-installation
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Users Passwords
ESX Server 1 though 4 ndash ROOT User root
Password B1sadm1n
Virtual Networking
Are vLans to be used
vLans are to be used but configuration has not been implemented at this stage of the project
Management Workstation
Workstation Available for post installation configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
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L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
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ke
rne
l-1
HP
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nt
DL
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5
- Q
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ore
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atts 1333 F
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)
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ully
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ort
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ultifunction G
igabit S
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er
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nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
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p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
Build and Configuration
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Page 32 of 61
11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
Build and Configuration
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
Build and Configuration
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
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Page 36 of 61
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
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Hardware Configuration
19 Server Connectivity (Physical)
HP Proliant ndash DL380 G5
1
0
5 2340
1
0
HPProLiantDL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCIRISERCAGE
FANSPROCPROC
PPM
PPM
INTERLOCKOVERTEMP
MIRRORONLINESPARE
POWERSUPPLY
POWERSUPPLY
Figure 2 | Physical server configuration
110 SAN Fabric Configuration
BISvLABNEXSAN01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW01
3210L L L LA A A A 6 74 5L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A L L L LA A A A8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
L
A
17
L
A
16
L
A
19
L
A
18
5600SANbox
BISVLABSANSW02
500143800566ecd4
500143800566ed44
500143800566eac8
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX02
500143800566ecda
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX01
500143800566fbd2
500143800566ec5a
HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX03
500143800566ecf2
21000024ff057280HP
ProLiant
DL380G5
UID 1 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
DIMMS
PCI
RISER
CAGE
FANS
PROCPROC
PP
M
PP
M
INTERLOCK
OVERTEMP
MIRROR
ONLINESPARE
POWER
SUPPLY
POWER
SUPPLY
BISVLAB-ESX04
5000402001e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone A Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX01-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX02-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX03-Port0
ZONE NEXSANPort0-ESX04-Port0
5000402101e809cb
Fibre Channel Zone B Legend
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX01-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX02-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX03-Port1
ZONE NEXSANPort1-ESX04-Port1
Page 6 of 10
Cab ref GRE 10511
REF
DATE
ISSUE
BISvLAB GREENWICH
C D
A
23rd
June 2011
Kumaran G
B
E
DRAWN
Signed
Dated
Figure 3 | Physical server configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
Build and Configuration
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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ESX 410
111 Pre-Installation Steps
BIOS Configurations
Hardware Clock Decide on a time zone for hardware clock
UTC
Local Time Zone (GMT)
Boot Controller Order HP Smart Array P400 Controller
Standard Boot Order Ensure that the Server will boot from CD first
Operating System No Device Configuration
Automatic Power-On Enabled
ASR status Enabled
Wake-On LAN Enabled
Advanced Memory Protection Advanced ECC Support
HW Prefecher Enabled
Intel Vitualization Technology Enabled
Storage Configuration
Internal Disk Configure internal RAID devices via SCSI BIOS
RAID 1 (2 x 72Gb SAS)
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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Page 32 of 61
11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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112 Bios Configuration Steps
113 Raid Configuration
1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 1 ndash RAID Storage
1 To enter in RAID configuration menu reboot the server and wait for the prompt that will ask you to enter F8 to enter in P400 Raid configuration utility
2 To create the new logical drives go to Create Logical Drive menu
Options Visual Discussion
BIOS
1 Restart HP DL server and wait for prompt for pressing F2 key Press F2 key to enter in the BIOS settings BIOS Main menu
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
Build and Configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
Build and Configuration
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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1131 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 2 ndash RAID Storage
3 Select all drives from Available Physical Drives section Press Tab to go to the Raid configuration section select RAID 1+0 option and press Enter to create the Logical Drive
1132 RIAD Storage
Options Visual Discussion
RAID Storage
Step 3ndash RAID Storage
4 Press F8 to save the configuration
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
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-Inte
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C364T
PC
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ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
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- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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114 iLO Remote management configuration
1141 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 1
1 httpesx_ip_address
2 Select lsquo Remote Console
3 Select Integrated Remote console
1142 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 2
1 Click the Virtual Media Button
2 Mount the Installer ISO image
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
Build and Configuration
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
Build and Configuration
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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1143 ILO Remote
Options Visual Discussion
iLO Remote
Step 3 Browse to your target Vmware ISO
1 Select storage Type lsquo CD ISO Imagersquo
2 Click Open
3 Exit the BIOS screen or reboot the Machine
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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115 Installation of ESX Server (Interactive)
The VMware ESX Server hosts are to be built using VMware best practices using one common configuration for all VMware ESX Server hosts in the environment This provides a stable and easily maintained environment The following sections are step-by-step instructions for creating each VMware ESX Server host in the environment This serves as both an informational document for reference of the current hosts as well as guide for building additional hosts that will be joined to the data centre Keeping a standard build process will scale the virtualization environment effectively
The following steps will walk through the interactive installation IMPORTANT NOTE Ensure that all fibre channel cables are disconnected during the install process
1151 ESXi Installation Step 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 1 - Installer
Select ESXi installer or the timer run out Note The automated installer will execute
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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1152 ESXi Installation Step 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 2 - Welcome Screen Press Enter to install the system
1153 ESXi Installation Step 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 3ndash EULA
F11 to accept the terms and conditions
1154 ESXi Installation Step 4
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 4 ndash Storage Device
Verify the storage device and select Enter
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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1155 ESXi Installation Step 5
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5 ndash Confirm Install
Verify the Storage target and press F11 to confirm installation to that location Note If there is existing data at the specified target it will be
deleted
1156 ESXi Installation Step 5b
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 5b ndash Installation
1 Do not interrupt the process during the installation
1157 ESXi Installation Step 6
Options Visual Discussion
ESXi Installation
Step 6 ndash Confirm install
1 Acknowledge the installation and remove the install media
form the ILO console before pressing enter to reboot
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
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l N
C364T
PC
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xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
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dapte
r
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mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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1158 ESXi Installation Step 7
Options Visual Discussion
Step 7 ndash First Boot
1 The System will reboot and load all modules Note When completed press F2 the Enter Enter
1159 ESXi Installation Step 8
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8 ndash Root Password
Press Enter to Set the Root pasword
11510 ESXi Installation Step 8b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 8b
Type the root password and confirm then press Enter
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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11511 ESXi Installation Step 9
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9 ndash Trouble shoot options
Select Troubleshoot option from the main menu and enable both
1 Enable Local Tech Support 2 Enable Remote Tech Support Note This will easy anyNetworkConfiguration issues you have as you deploy the post install configuration
11512 ESXi Installation Step 9b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9b ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the main menu select lsquoConfigure Management Networkrsquo then Select IP Configuration
11513 ESXi Installation Step 9c
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9c ndash Configure Management Network
1 Specify a static IP address configure the IP address Subnet
mask and Default Gateway
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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11514 ESXi Installation Step 9d
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9d ndash Configure Management Network
1 From the management network configuration menu select
lsquoDNS Configurationrsquo
2 Set the Primary and Secondary DNS and the System Host name
11515 ESXi Installation Step 9e
Options Visual Discussion
Step 9e ndash Configure Management Network
1 Esc to return to the main menu and select lsquoTest
Management Networkrsquo
2 Verify the Settings and press Enter to run the Test
11516 ESXi Installation Step 10
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10 andash Verify Connectivity
1 Verify the that you can access the new ESX host via SSH (ie Putty
2 Log in with the root password and run esxtop to verify the Host is operating normally
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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1151 ESXi installation Step 10b
Options Visual Discussion
Step 10b ndash Verify Connectivity
1 Using the vSphere Client log into the new ESX host
Note to install the client go to httprsquoesx-ip-addrsssrsquo and select Download vSphere Client form the welcome page (See section 116)
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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116 vSphere Client installation
Once the installation has completed (Following ldquostep 7) open Internet Explorer and browse to the servers host nameIP address
This will take you to the web page displayed in ldquofigure 4rdquo
Figure 4 ndash ESX410 console web page
Select ldquoDownload the vSphere Clientrdquo option This will start the installation of the client software Follow the standard installation procedure
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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117 Post Installation Configuration
The ESX 41 installation is standardized using two process The indicial ESX host installation is manually installed then an automated scripted is run against the machine The following section details to configuration and caveats The script is written and saved as a BAT file and run on a workstation with vSphere client installed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 1 1 Make fundamental changed to the default management network configuration a Anker the correct vNICrsquos to the vSwif0 and vSwitch1 vswiches b Configure the MTUrsquos for both vswitch 0 amp 1 c Create two new Port groups VMKiSCSI and lsquoFT and Vmotionrsquo on vswif0 d Create new Port group VLAB on vswitch 1 e Configure the correct Jumbo frame MTU to all port Groups except Management Network
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
ECHO OFF
REM YOu Must Find and Replace the following values
REM 1921689210 - ESX Mgmt IP
REM bisvlabesx01 - ESX Hostname
REM 1921689210 - FT and vMotion IP
REM 1921689211 - iSCSI IP 1
REM NETWORK ADAPTOR CONFIG
ECHO Delete default Virtual Machine Port Group
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --del-pg VM Network vSwitch0
ECHO Add vmnic5 to vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic5 vSwitch0
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch0
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called FT and Vmotion on vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg FT and Vmotion vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 19216892111 -n
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
2552552550 -m 9000 FT and Vmotion
ECHO Enables vMotion on FT and vMotion VMKernel
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -E FT and Vmotion
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcfg-portgroup-mgmtpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --operation enable --portgroup FT and Vmotion --portgroup_type ft
ECHO Create a VMkernal port group called VMKiSCSI on vSwitch0 and sets MTU at 9000
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VMKiSCSI vSwitch0
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vmknicpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a -i 1921689211 -n 2552552550 -m 9000 VMKiSCSI
ECHO Create vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add vSwitch1
ECHO Adds vmnic1 vmnic2 and vmnic3 to vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic1 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic2 vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n --link vmnic3 vSwitch1
ECHO Set Jumbo frame MTU on vSwitch1
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689210 --username root --password B1sadm1n -m 9000 vSwitch1
REM ECHO Create VMPG VLAB on vSwitch1 and NO tags for VLAN traffic
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-vswitchpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n --add-pg VLAB vSwitch1
ECHO Networking Configuration Completed
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 2 2 Configure DNS
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM DNS and Routing Config
ECHO Sets DNS servers Hostname and Domain Name
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-dnspl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -H no -D 19216892281921689229 -n bisvlabesx02 -d bisvlabintranet
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 3 3 NTP configuration
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Time Configuration
ECHO Sets NTP Server
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 0europepoolntporg
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 1europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 2europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -a 3europepoolntporg
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-ntppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -r
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 4 4 Datacore customisation parameters (Published by Datacore) a Set DiskDiskMaxIOSize to 512 b Set DiskQFullSampleSize to 32 c Set DiskQFullThreshold to 8 d Set ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot to10000
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Datacore Configuration
ECHO Configures ESX defaults for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 512 DiskDiskMaxIOSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 32 DiskQFullSampleSize
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 8 DiskQFullThreshold
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 10000 ScsiCRTimeoutDuringBoot
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 5 5 Storage Path definitions under Native Multipathing Plugin (NMP)
a Set the default no SATP assigned to Storage device (VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA- non specific Active-Active Arrays) Storage Array Type
Plugins (SATPs) to the Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See
httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) - Page 24 amp 81
b Set the default for Storage device is ALUA-aware( VMW_SATP_ALUA) Storage Array Type Plugins (SATPs) to to the Default Path
Selection Plugins (PSPs) of VMW_PSP_RR (See httpwwwvmwarecompdfvsphere4r40vsp_40_san_cfgpdf) ndash Page 24 amp 81
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Storage Patch Config
ECHO Configures NMP SATP parameters for Datacore
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_ALUA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinesxcli --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n nmp satp setdefaultpsp --satp=VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA --psp=VMW_PSP_RR
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 6
6 Microsoft Large memory setting tweak
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Large Memory setting - For Windows 2008 boxes that retain memory
ECHO Prevents Windows 2008 servers from retaining all allocated memory
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-advcfgpl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -s 0 MemAllocGuestLargePage
Post Installation Configuration parameters
Script Section 7
7 Configure SNMP settings
Script illustration
(bisvlab-esx01 used in the example)
REM Enable SNMP Settings
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -c bisvlab
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n -t 192168202361628l4ck81rd1921682021021628l4ck81rd
CProgram FilesVMwareVMware vSphere CLIbinvicfg-snmppl --server=1921689212 --username root --password B1sadm1n ndashE
ECHO Configuration Complete
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
Build and Configuration
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11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
Build and Configuration
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
Build and Configuration
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
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1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
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118 Post Installation Configuration supplemental
1181 Network Schema
Options Visual Discussion
Network Schema
Windows 2008 R2 ndash
Windows Files
Services
Vmware Data Recover
ndash Virtual Appiance For
VM backup Utilising
Internal File mounts
provide rhough Windws
File Services
Windows 2008 R2
Administration platform ESX
adminVC Admin
Automation P-
ShellEcoShell
x2 Domain controllers providing Active
directory (AD)Domain Authentication
DNSLDAP
x2 Datacore
SanMelody lsquoSDSrsquo
Virtualised Storage
Serves
vSwitch0
pNIC1
Port Group 5
vSwitch2
pNIC2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
VMotion
Hp iLO
Cisco Switch
Gigabit backbone
Vm
ke
rne
l-1
HP
Pro
Lia
nt
DL
380 G
5
- Q
uad-C
ore
Inte
lreg X
eonreg
Pro
cessor
E5420 (
25
0 G
Hz 80 W
atts 1333 F
SB
)
SF
F H
P S
AS
(4
P P
400
512
BB
WC
64G
B)
- 32 G
B P
C2-5
300 F
ully
Buffere
d D
IMM
s (
DD
R2
-667)
-Inte
l N
C364T
PC
I E
xpre
ss Q
uad P
ort
Gig
abit A
dapte
r
- x2 e
mbedded N
C373i M
ultifunction G
igabit S
erv
er
Adapte
rs
Ma
na
ge
me
nt
ne
two
rk
VMwarereg BISvLAB ndash lsquoPhysical~Logicalrsquo Network Schema
IT Administrator
Corporate
standard PC with
VI Client installed
Virtualised vCenter 41
Providing HADRSFT
Update Manager VM
Orchestrator environment
Existing corporate switch
Switch ESX Server Service
console behind secure
VLAN
VI Client
pNIC 1 pNIC 2 pNIC 5 pNIC 6 Hp iLO
Port Group VLAB
pNIC 0 pNIC 4 pNIC 2 pNIC 3 Hp iLO
Existing corporate core switch
ESX Server Service console and
remote management behind
secure VLAN
VC Database
VM VM
ESX HOSTS
(ESX01020304)
VMware
ESXi410
Management
Network
Vm
ke
rne
l-2
VMKISCSI
vSwitch 0
Po
rt G
rou
p 2
Po
rt G
rou
p 3
Po
rt G
rou
p 1
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5pNIC 1pNIC 5pNIC 5
VM
BISvLAB-
VCSQLBISvLAB-
VCB01 BISvLAB-VCM BISvLAB-DC01
BISvLAB-DC02
Datacore
Synchronous
Storage
Synchronous
Storage
AD Database
Administration
Tools Station
vSphere
Management
Assistant (vMA)
Virtualised MicroSoft
SQL2008 Server
providing vCentre DB
Update Mananger DB
VM Orchastrator
NEXSAN lsquoATABEASTrsquo(STORAGE APPLIANCE)
FC
Storage
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
1TBVMFS3
vSwitch 1
BISvLAB
VM VMVM VM
VM VM
VMVM
VM
BISvLAB-FS01
VM
The illustration demonstrates the Global Network overview
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 32 of 61
11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
Build and Configuration
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11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
Build and Configuration
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11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
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11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
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Page 36 of 61
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
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1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
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1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
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Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
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Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
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Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
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Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 32 of 61
11811 Network Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(1)
VMwarereg ESXi Server 410 ndash Network Design
HP ProLiant DL380 G5
Quad-Core Intelreg Xeonreg Processor E5420 (250 GHz 80 Watts 1333 FSB)
SFF HP SAS (4P P400512BBWC 64GB) 32 GB PC2-5300 Fully Buffered
DIMMs (DDR2-667) with Intel NC364T PCI Express Quad Port Gigabit
Adapter and x2 embedded NC373i Multifunction Gigabit Server Adapters
Infrastructure VLAN
Windows AD infrastructure DNS
vSwitch 0
pNIC 0
OoB Man
ILO
Management
Network
vLAB-VM
pNIC 1
VMKISCSI
FT amp VMotion
pNIC 5
pNIC 4
pNIC 3
pNIC 2
VMware
ESXi410
Port Groups
Port Group vSwitch 1
1 The illustration represents the complete network design Kernel port groups
a Network Management
b FT amp Vmotion
c VMKiSCSI
2 vSwitches the script deploys two Virtual Switches lsquovSwitch0 amp vSwitch1rsquo Each device is bound to 3 physical Nics across the to NIC cards
3 Port Groups The script configures 1 virtual machine port group vLAB
11812 Network Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(2)
1 The table illustrates the mapping relationship form the Physical Nicrsquos to the vSwitch and vNic layer
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 33 of 61
11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 34 of 61
11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 35 of 61
11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 36 of 61
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 37 of 61
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 38 of 61
1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 40 of 61
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 41 of 61
1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 42 of 61
1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 43 of 61
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 33 of 61
11813 Network Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(3)
Detailed description on all ESX host NIC device mappings
11814 Network Configuration 4
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(4)
Brief description of the ESX vSwitch portgroup and vNIC relationships
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 34 of 61
11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 35 of 61
11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 36 of 61
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 37 of 61
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 38 of 61
1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
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Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 34 of 61
11815 Network Configuration 5
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(5)
The table illustrates the detailed vSwitch information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 35 of 61
11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 36 of 61
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 37 of 61
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 38 of 61
1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 40 of 61
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 41 of 61
1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 42 of 61
1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 43 of 61
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 35 of 61
11816 Network Configuration 6
Options Visual Discussion
Network Configuration
(6)
The table illustrates the detailed Port Group information for the ESX host (example bisvlabesx01 used)
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 36 of 61
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 37 of 61
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 38 of 61
1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 40 of 61
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 41 of 61
1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
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Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
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Page 36 of 61
1182 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (1)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos for all BISvLAB ESX hosts
11821 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (2)
Details of the Fibre Channel HBArsquos presented Storage LUNrsquos
11822 ESX Fibre Channel Storage Configuration 3
Options Visual Discussion
ESX FC Storage configuration (3)
ESX Host Fibre HBA lsquoNMPrsquo configuration
Default non ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_DEFAULT_AA
Default ALUA SATP Type VMW_SATP_ALUA
Default Path Selection Plugins (PSPrsquos) VMW_PSP_RR
Details of the SATO and PSPrsquos Storage configurations
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 37 of 61
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 38 of 61
1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
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Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
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Page 40 of 61
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 41 of 61
1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 42 of 61
1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 43 of 61
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 37 of 61
1183 ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX ISCSI Storage configuration
ESX Host ISCSI configuration
ISCSI Properties iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx01-23887a77
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx02-13e0c4e8
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlabesx03-6bd73b08
iqn1998-01comvmwarebisvlab-esx04-0a6bf1d5
Dynamic Discovery Targets
Static Discovery
Details of the ESX ISCSI configuration
1184 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX NFS Storage Configuration
ESX Host NFS configuration
NFS Server 19216820858
NFS (Path) BISDATA-Vol01DataOperationsEngineeringSoftware
Datastore name ISO_STORE
Details of the ESX NFS configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 38 of 61
1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 40 of 61
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 41 of 61
1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 42 of 61
1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 43 of 61
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
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Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
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Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
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Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 38 of 61
1185 Host Profiles 1
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (1)
Stage 1
1 Create a new Host profile from the ESX Host that has the correct deployed configuration
11851 Host Profiles 2
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (2)
Stage 2
1 Attach the new Host profile to the BISvLAB cluster
Build and Configuration
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11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 40 of 61
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 41 of 61
1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 42 of 61
1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 39 of 61
11852 Host Profiles 3
Options Visual Discussion
Host Profiles (3)
Stage 3
1 Apply the new BISvlAB Profile to each of the ESX Hosts
Note Place the Host into Maintenance mode prior to Applying the
new policy
Issue Port group and vSwitch MTU settings need to be configured manually or via a modified script
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 40 of 61
119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 41 of 61
1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 42 of 61
1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 43 of 61
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
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119 Post Installation Configuration definitions for lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster BISvLAB
1191 ESX Host Base Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Hosts
1192 ESX NFS Storage Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Pools
1 lsquovLABrsquo pools for virtual machine resources
2 lsquoNamed Resource Poolsrsquo for Security configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
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Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
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Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
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1193 NTP Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
NTP Configuration
As defined for the configuration Script
1194 ESX Security Roles
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Security Roles
1 First 11 roles are default in the Datacenter
2 Extra roles
a BIS_DC_ACCESS for user permissions to the Datacentre
b BIS_FOLDER_NEWDISK configured to customise users to access specified resources
Build and Configuration
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
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11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
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1195 Active Directory User Rights
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
Build and Configuration
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Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
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1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
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1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
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11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
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11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
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11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
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11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
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11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
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11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
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Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
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Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
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BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
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Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 43 of 61
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory User Rights
1196 Resource Folders
Options Visual Discussion
Resource Folders
Folders have been created to segment the Data centre hierarchy for security and indexing purposes
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 44 of 61
1197 DataCenter Security
Options Visual Discussion
DataCenter Security
Active Directory permission Virtual Centre is integrated with the BISvLAB AD domain both for vCenter and for ESX 41
AD UsersGroups
Groups lsquoBISvLABESX_Adminsrsquo
(This is the Core vCenterESX security group in the BISvLAB domain All AD who require VCESX are required to become a member of this group)
Users Administrators (The local administrators have ADMIN access to vCenter This is usually removed for production deplyments)
1198 Active Directory Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Active Directory Configuration
1 All ESX hosts are configured and registered with BISvLABInternet
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 45 of 61
1199 ESX Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Power Management
All ESX Hosts configured with the ILO MAC IP address and Administrator credentials
Note These are requied in order to us the vCentre DRS Power management feature
11910 vCenter Power Management
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Power Management
DRS Power management has been configured for the BISvLAB cluster The default configuration is set to lsquoAutomaticrsquo with a refined setting of Conservative
Note the DRS power management feature will automatically StandByrsquo ESX hosts given that the Cluster utilisation has decreased to an acceptable level They will be brought back online when these resources become required
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 46 of 61
11911 lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
Options Visual Discussion
lsquoBISvLABrsquo Cluster Settings
BISvLAB
BISvLAB Cluster Settings
Host 1921689250
CPUCores 32
TotalCPU(MHz) 79976
TotalMemory(GB) 12799
HostCount 4
HAEnabled TRUE
HAAdmissionControlEnabled TRUE
HAFailoverLevel 1
HARestartPriority Medium
HAIsolationResponse PowerOff
ConfiguredFailoverCapacity 1
CurrentFailoverCapacity 3
VMMonitoring Disabled
DrsEnabled TRUE
DrsMode FullyAutomated
DrsAutomationLevel FullyAutomated
DRSStars 3
DRSRules 2
DPMEnabled TRUE
DPMMode Automatic
DPMStars 1
VMware EVC Disabled
VMSwapfilePolicy WithVM
VMware lsquoHigh Availabilityrsquo and lsquoDRSrsquo are both enabled for the BISvLAB Cluster
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 47 of 61
11912 vSphere Licensing Keys
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Temporary Enterprise license in use
11913 vSphere Licensing Features
Options Visual Discussion
vSphere Licensing
License
Full vSphere Enterprise licensing features are enabled for the BISvLAB Datacenter
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 48 of 61
11914 Datastore Configuration 1
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore Configuration
(1)
ESX Host VMFS Datastore configuration
File System VMFS 346
Maximum File Size 2048GB
Block Size 8MB
Storage IO Control Disabled
Hardware Acceleration Disabled
LUN Paths 2
Datastore Name Syntax BISvLAB_rsquoSizersquo_Datastore_rsquoNrsquo_rsquoTarget Namersquo
Target Devises Nesxan Fibre Channel Disk (Nesxan ATABeast)
Standardised Configuration for all VMFS datastores
11915 Datastore Configuration 2
Options Visual Discussion
Datastore configuration
(2)
Configured VMFS Datastores
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 49 of 61
11916 VMware Update Manager Configuration
Options Visual Discussion
Update Manager
vCenter VMware Update Manager Configuration
Network Connectivity SOAP port 8084
ESXi Server Port 9084
Patch Store 1921689250
Database Host Name BISvLAB-VCSL
Database Host IP 1921689251
Database Name VMUM
Baseline Groups Critical Host Patches
Non- Critical Host Patches
New Baseline_20_05_2011
New Exention Baseline_20_05_2011
Patch Download Settings VMware ESX 4x
Custom VMware ESX 4x
Patch Download Schedule Daily 0458 (Enabled)
Notification Check Schedule Hourly (Enabled)
ESX Host Failure Response retry
Retry Delay 30 mins
Minutes of Retries 3
Temporary disable DPM only
vApp Setting Enable Smart reboot after remediation
Virtual machine Settings Take Snapshot
Virtual machine Settings Keep for 24 Hours
Details of the VMUM configuration The system is not configured for VM OS updates All Host updates are configured for manual deployment
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 50 of 61
11917 VMware Orchestrator
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Orchestrator
VMware Orchestrator Configuration
Configuration Platform Access http19216892508282 (usvmwarepwvmware)
Network 1921689250 (Open ports 823082408250824482808281)
Weboperator User Access http19216892508280
Weboperator User Access via AD Account
LDAP Server 1921689228389
LDAP root dc=bisvlabdc=internet
URL ldap1921689228389dc=bisvlabdc=internet
User Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Group Lookup CN=UsersDC=bisvlabDC=internet
vCO Admin Group CN=vCO_AdminCN=BuiltinDC=bisvlabDC=internet
Database 19216892511433
Database Name vCO
Domain bisvlabinternet
Server Certificate Configured and Enabled
License Use vCenter 41 License
Plugins All Default features Enabled
Mail Not configured
SSH Not configured
VMware vCenter Server https1921689250443sdk
All VMware Orchestrator Features configured and available for user accessible automation
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 51 of 61
11918 VMware Data Recovery
Options Visual Discussion
VMware Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery Configuration
Backup Appliance BISvLAB-VCB01 (1921689252)
Destinations bisvlab-fs01backup01
vCenter BISvLAB-VCMbaisvlabinternet (1921689250)
vCenter Credentials AD Admin Access
Configured Backup Jobs Pending User Assignments and Requests
The appliance has been installed and configured for adhoc user access
11919 vCenter Plugins
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Plugins
Plugin integration for the following features
Vmware Data Recovery
vCenter Storage Monitoring
VM Update Manager
vCentre Service status
Licensing Reporting Manager
vCentre Hardware Status
xTravirt RDP Plugin
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 52 of 61
11920 Alarms the DataCenter Level
Options Visual Discussion
Datacenter Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 53 of 61
119201 Alarms the BISvLAB Cluster Level
Options Visual Discussion
BISvLAB Cluster Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 54 of 61
119202 Alarms the ESX Host Level
Options Visual Discussion
ESX Host
Alarms
All Alarms are set to the default configuration
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Build and Configuration
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 55 of 61
11921 SMNP Monitoring
Options Visual Discussion
SNMP Monitoring
ESX Host SNMP Configuring
Receiver URL Community String
19216820236 1628l4ck81rd
192168202102 1628l4ck81rd
All settings are configured as default All Traps are focused towards the OpenNMS monitoring system
11922 Global BISvLAB vCenter Settings
Options Visual Discussion
vCenter Settings
vCenter Configuring
Option Description
vCenter License J542Q-0AK8M-48R3D-0J020-9M205
1 instances
Statistics Default Settings
Runtime Settings Default Settings
Active Directory Default Settings
Mail Bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
SNMP 19216820236 19216892102 (8l4ck81rd)
Ports HTTP80 HTTPS 443
Timeouts Default
Logging Normal
Database (Connections) 10
Database Retention 180 180
SSL Settings Enabled
All settings are configured as default
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 56 of 61 Build and Configuration
2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Last Modified On 16012017
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2 Architecture Details (Server Level)
BISvLABDC01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689228
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
Forwarders(1)IP 19216865100
Farwarders(1)Name bisaildc01staffbis-internetcouk
Forwarders(2) IP 1921689229
Farwarders(2)Name BISVLABDC02
Additional Software
None
BISvLABDC02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Second Domain Controller supporting BISvLABInternet Also providing DNS services to the environment AD LDS is also enabled for VMware Orchestrator integration
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production AD Domain Controller
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689229
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 0GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Active Directory Domain Services
Root Domain = BISvLABInternet
DNS Server
AD LDS (LDAP)
Additional Software
None
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 57 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCSQL
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Microsoft SQL 2008 SP1 supporting the vCenter Applications server Providing DB services for VC Database (VCDB) VMUM Database VMware Orchestrator Database (vCO)
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689251
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS SQL Server (AgentBrowserVSS writer)
Additional Software
MS SQL Server 2008 (64-b it) 10240000
MS PoliciesBrowserSupportCompact 35 PS1
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
BISvLAB-VMC
Description
Virtual Server
VM
vCenter 41 Application Server Providing central control and orchestration of the BISvLAB environment Supporting features including
High Availability (HA)
DRS
DMP
Update Manager
VMware Orchestrator
Data recovery
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role vCenter Application Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689250
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services
(Running)
VMware VirtualCenter Server
VMware VirtualCenter Management Webservices
VMware VirtualCenter Update Manager Service
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Server
VMware VirtualCenter Orchestrator Configuration
VMware Upgrade Helper
VMware Tools Service
Additional Software
VMware vCenter 41014766 (Build 345043)
VMware vCenter Update Manager 4106589
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Data Recovery 121
vCentre Orchestrator 411733
VMware Tools 8373827
MS SQL Native Client 1050135212
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 58 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-VCB01
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
Providing Data recovery Services to vCenter
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Data Recovery Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689252
IPv6 Address fe8025056fffe963
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 20GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other 26x Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Data Recovery Module
Additional Software
Datacore01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Primary Storage Server Providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689233
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689234
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689235
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689236
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689237
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 59 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB-FS01
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Providing Windows File service for the VMware Data recovery Server and BISvLAB Windows Sharing
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role Production File Server
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IP Address 1921689256
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 2 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 40GB
Data 500GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Windows File Services
Additional Software
None
Datacore02
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Secondary Storage Server providing Datacore Virtual Storage Service to the BISvLAB environment All Targets are configured or ISCSI LUN presentation and the SDS machines are partnered with Synchronous replication for dual Path resilience
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role SanMelody Storage Server (SDS)
Location Greenwich Datacenter
Virtual Machine - Primary Address 1921689238
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689239
Virtual Machine - iSCSI Network - Target
1921689240
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689241
Virtual Machine - Replication Network - TargetInitiator
1921689242
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 4 vCPU
Memory 8 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data1 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
Data2 2TB (Nexsan RDM)
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services MS ISCSI Initiator
Datacore Storage Domain Server
Datacore Start Service
Additional Software
Datacore SanMelody 3042
VMware Tools 8373827
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vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
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BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 60 of 61 Build and Configuration
vSphere Management Assistant
Description
lsquoVirtual Server Appliancersquo
VM
The vSphere Management Assistant (vMA) allows administrators and developers to run scripts and agents to manage ESXESXi and vCenter Server systems
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689257
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 1 vCPU
Memory 05 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 5GB
Data0
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Other Linux (64-bit)
Additional Services VMware Management Appliance
Additional Software
Thunderbird5 -Administrative Tools
Description
Virtual Server
VM
Administrator Tools server for testing troubleshooting vCentre Administration VMware Automation and Support
LOGICAL DETAILS
Role VMware Management Appliance
Location Greenwich Datacenter
IPv4 Address 1921689249
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
CPU 2 vCPU
Memory 4 GB RAM
Storage Operating System 50GB
Data10GB
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Operating System Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) Std
Additional Services Application Server
Remote Desktop Services
Web Server (IIS) amp (FTP)
Remote Server Admin Tools
Additional Software
MS Office Professional 2007 (12045181014)
Edit Pad Lite 670
VMware vSphere Client 41014766
VMware Tools 8373827
Veeam backup and FastSCP 303
VMware VIX 110012331
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
IoMeter 20060727
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html
Last Modified On 16012017
Page 61 of 61 Build and Configuration
BISvLAB Document Appendix
Core Documentation for the BISvLAB Environment
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 Ref-01 BISvLAB- VSphere Test Plandoc LViscomi 26062011
2 Ref-02 BISvLab Configuration v1xls LViscomi 26062011
3 Ref-03 BISvLAB- Rack Layout v2vsd LViscomi 26062011
4 Ref-04 BISvLAB Fabric Design v1vsd LViscomi 26062011
5 Ref-05 BISvLAB-Vswicth Configvsd LViscomi 26062011
6 Ref-06 BISvLAB Build Documentdoc LViscomi 26062011
Reference Appendix
Core VMware Reference Documents
Ref no ID Title Author Date
1 vsp_41_esxi_e_roadmappdf VMware 2010
2 vsp_41_esxi_e_vc_setup_guidepdf VMware 2010
3 vsp_41_esxi_server_configpdf VMware 2010
4 vsp_41_vm_admin_guidepdf VMware 2010
5 vsp_41_iscsi_san_cfgpdf VMware 2010
6 vdr_12_adminpdf VMware 2010
7 vco_410_install_config_guidepdf VMware 2010
VMware Document resource archive
httpwwwvmwarecomsupportpubsvs_pagesvsp_pubs_esx41_vc41html