Nutanix Brain

Deploy a Vectra Brain on Nutanix AHV.

Please Note

  • The attachments to this article on the right side are the full guide and the startup script that is only used when doing a manual deployment.

  • To download the files required for deployment:

    • The guide goes over full details, but after logging in to the support portal, you can download the file under "Additional Resources"

    • The .zip file contains the OVA image itself and a python script that is to deploy the OVA using Prism Central API calls and is the recommended deployment method.

Contains

  • Introduction

  • About Nutanix Brain Images

  • Nutanix Brain Requirements and Throughput

  • Connectivity Requirements (Firewall Rules)

    • Vectra Cloud Connectivity

    • Connectivity Requirements - General

  • Licensing and Deployment Overview

    • Licensing Enforcement

    • Deployment Overview

  • Brain Deployment in Nutanix

    • Requirements

    • Downloading the Latest Nutanix Brain Files

    • Uploading the OVA Image to Prism Central

    • Deploying the OVA Using the Python Script (Recommended)

    • Deploying the OVA Manually (Alternate Method)

    • Initial Boot Up and Licensing

  • Post Deployment Guidance

    • Setting a Static IP and DNS After Initial DHCP Deployment

    • Performance Testing

    • Integrity Checks

    • Configuration Validation

    • License Checks and Renewal

    • Resizing the Brain

    • Next Steps

  • Worldwide Support Contact Information

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