VMware Cloud Foundation Design Guide
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What is required for VM management in a Multi-Rack Compute VI?

  • Not required as compute-only (correct)
  • Required for each VM
  • Optional based on configuration
  • Only needs a single point of management

    • Host management is required per rack for both Multi-Rack Compute VI and Multi-Rack NSX Edge.

    True

    What needs to be highly available at the ToR switched or leaf nodes in the rack?

    gateway

    NFS is _____ in Multi-Rack Compute VI.

    <p>not supported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the functions with their requirements in Multi-Rack NSX Edge:

    <p>VM management = Not required Host management = Required per rack vSAN = Required per rack if using vSAN NFS = Required if using NFS as principal storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which audience is the VMware Cloud Foundation Design Guide intended for?

    <p>Cloud architects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VMware Cloud Foundation Design Guide requires users to apply all recommendations without any deviation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must users be acquainted with before applying the VMware Cloud Foundation Design Guide?

    <p>Getting Started with VMware Cloud Foundation documentation and VMware Cloud Foundation Release Notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A deployment option with multiple availability zones is also known as a ______ deployment.

    <p>stretched</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the design elements with their descriptions:

    <p>Requirement = Required for operation; deviations not permitted Recommendation = Recommended best practice; deviations permitted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components does the VMware Cloud Foundation Design Guide provide design options for?

    <p>All components of the SDDC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VMware Cloud Foundation Design Guide is relevant only for large-scale enterprise deployments.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What IP address space should be used for subnets in a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment?

    <p>RFC 1918 IPv4 address space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VLAN ID must be the same in both availability zones when segments are stretched between them.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the floating interface for Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) or Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP)?

    <p>To provide a highly available gateway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Subnets must be scaled appropriately to allow for __________ in a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment.

    <p>expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following network concepts with their definitions:

    <p>VLAN ID = Identifies a specific virtual LAN within a network Layer 3 Gateway = Enables routing between different subnets RTEP Network Segment = Stretched network segment between availability zones Floating Interface = Used for providing redundancy in gateway services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the RTEP network segment in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Must have a Layer 3 gateway and be stretched between availability zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An RTEP network segment can be assigned different VLAN IDs in different availability zones.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be allocated one octet by rack and another by network function?

    <p>IP addresses for the subnets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To ensure high availability in routing protocols, a Layer 3 gateway must be the same VLAN ID and ________ range.

    <p>IP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of managing resources in separate domains?

    <p>It enables separate lifecycle management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management components are not isolated from customer workloads.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be constantly monitored to ensure sufficient resources for management components?

    <p>resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The initial hardware and management component footprint considers the minimum __________.

    <p>requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the system components with their descriptions:

    <p>Management Domain = First domain to run customer workloads Dedicated ESXi Hosts = Supports resource pools Resource Pools = Ensures sufficient resources for management Consolidated Domain = Represents a combined footprint of components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding dedicated workload domains?

    <p>They permit the migration of customer workloads to dedicated VI workloads domains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using resource pools is a strategy to guarantee resource availability for management.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'NSX Edge' refer to in this context?

    <p>Management of domain nodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ___________ workloads to dedicated VI workloads domains is often more complex.

    <p>Migrating customer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements reflects a common challenge in management?

    <p>Monitor the management components to ensure they have enough resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Single Instance - Single Availability Zone topology primarily rely on for workload protection?

    <p>vSphere HA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Implementing multiple availability zones in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance does not guard against hardware faults.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the simplest VMware Cloud Foundation topology?

    <p>Single Instance - Single Availability Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The topology that protects against a failure of a single hardware fault domain by using multiple availability zones is called _____ Instances - Multiple Availability Zones.

    <p>Multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware Cloud Foundation topologies with their descriptions:

    <p>Single Instance - Single Availability Zone = Simplest topology with one availability zone Single Instance - Multiple Availability Zones = Protects against single hardware faults Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone = Multiple instances for single zone failures Multiple Instances - Multiple Availability Zones = Combines multiple instances and zones for robust protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which VMware topology involves deploying workload domains in multiple availability zones to protect against a single hardware fault?

    <p>Single Instance - Multiple Availability Zones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone per Instance topology offers protection against single instance failures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of implementing multiple availability zones in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>To protect against a failure of a single hardware fault domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Single Instance - Single Availability Zone topology, only one _____ domain is used for workload deployment.

    <p>availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following reasons with their respective topologies:

    <p>Single Instance - Single Availability Zone = Simplicity and low cost Single Instance - Multiple Availability Zones = Protection against hardware failure Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone = Instance-level redundancy Multiple Instances - Multiple Availability Zones = Comprehensive fault tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a design pattern in the context of VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>A collection of design elements and requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stretched clusters can only be implemented in a single VMware Cloud Foundation instance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using vCenter Single Sign-On in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>To manage authentication and access for users across multiple vCenter Servers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default vSphere cluster of the workload domain is stretched between two _____ zones.

    <p>availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their respective roles:

    <p>vSphere cluster = Management of virtual machines NSX = Network virtualization and security vCenter = Centralized management interface vSAN = Storage virtualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of deploying multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances?

    <p>Enhanced disaster recovery options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Subnets in a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment must remain the same across all zones.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VLAN ID must be different in each availability zone when network segments are stretched between them.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one requirement for the Layer 3 gateway in a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment?

    <p>Must be highly available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their respective requirements:

    <p>Floating interface for VRRP = Must be highly available RTEP network segment = Must have the same VLAN ID across zones Subnets = Must allow for expansion Layer 3 gateway = Must support the same VLAN ID and IP range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which guideline should be followed for VLAN ID when stretching between multiple availability zones?

    <p>VLAN ID must be the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a VMware Cloud Foundation instance, a Layer 3 gateway must operate on the same VLAN ID and IP range.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be allocated one octet by rack and another by network function in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Subnet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An RTEP network segment should have a VLAN ID and Layer 3 network segment that is __________ to the VMware Cloud Foundation instance.

    <p>specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main consideration for configuring VLANs and subnets in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Follow guidelines for scalability and high availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended MTU size for jumbo frames?

    <p>9,000 bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VLAN management can act as the native VLAN.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol does Geneve extend?

    <p>Network virtualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MTU size must be configured for the entire network path, including __________, virtual switches, and routers.

    <p>VMkernel network adapters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following network configurations with their purpose:

    <p>802.1Q trunk = Allows multiple VLANs to share the same physical network MTU configuration = Improves traffic throughput Management VLAN = Manages virtual environments Geneve protocol = Extensible protocol for network virtualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one use case of using multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances?

    <p>Disaster recovery across different instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A workload domain cluster must always be mapped to a single rack.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of implementing multiple availability zones in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>To protect against a single hardware fault</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The topology that protects against a failure of a single hardware fault domain is known as _____ Instances - Multiple Availability Zones.

    <p>Multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the workload characteristics with their mapping:

    <p>Workload domain cluster in a single rack = Single rack mapping Workload domain cluster spanning multiple racks = Multi-rack mapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone topology?

    <p>Facilitates easy scaling beyond a single instance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Workload domain clusters can span across racks in a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of using multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances?

    <p>Scaling beyond single instance maximums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances can help with _____ recovery across different instances.

    <p>disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for stretched clusters in multiple availability zones?

    <p>Bandwidth must be at least 10 Gbps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances aids in disaster recovery.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of locations supported when using large-size NSX Global Managers?

    <p>16</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment, the minimum bandwidth required between availability zones in a stretched cluster is _____ Gbps.

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the VMware Cloud Foundation features with their characteristics:

    <p>Disaster recovery = Facilitates recovery across longer distances NSX Federation = Supports lifecycle management planning Multiple instances = Allows scaling beyond single instance limits Stretched clusters = Requires specific bandwidth and latency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about workload domain clusters is correct?

    <p>Clusters can span multiple availability zones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lifecycle management does not need to be carefully planned when using NSX Federation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the latency requirement between availability zones for a stretched cluster?

    <p>Less than 5 ms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term used for using VMware products across distinct geographical locations for failover is called _____ recovery.

    <p>disaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the VCF Import Tool in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>To convert or import existing vSphere environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A consolidated architecture model is suitable for all types of workloads and does not have resource limitations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one workload domain type that can be implemented in VMware Cloud Foundation.

    <p>Consolidated, Isolated, or Standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of converting an infrastructure into VMware Cloud Foundation management domain can be done if there is no existing _____ already deployed.

    <p>SDDC Manager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following workload domain types with their characteristics:

    <p>Consolidated = Optimized for resource-sharing Isolated = Provides complete separation of workloads Standard = Used for uniform workload provisioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main purposes of deploying multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances?

    <p>To address scale and co-location of users and resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the considerations when choosing an architecture model for VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Expected number of workloads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Multiple availability zones increase the protection against single hardware faults.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The default vSphere cluster of the workload domain is stretched between multiple availability zones.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of managing resources in separate workload domains?

    <p>Greater resource availability and isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vCenter Single Sign-On domain can consist of a single domain or several ________ domains.

    <p>isolated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using the VCF Import Tool, existing vSphere environments can be imported as _____ workload domains.

    <p>VI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All VMware Cloud Foundation deployments must use a single architecture model.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the VMware Cloud Foundation components with their respective functions:

    <p>vSphere Clusters = Compute resource management NSX Edge = Network virtualization and security vSAN = Storage resource management vCenter = Management of virtual environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the topology using multiple availability zones?

    <p>It helps ensure high availability against hardware faults.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the default data center network deployment topology used for VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Leaf-Spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a benefit of the isolated VI workload domain?

    <p>Allows for distinct vCenter Single Sign-On domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Time synchronization is not essential for all components in a VMware Cloud Foundation environment.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VI workload domains can share a vCenter with the management domain.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be provided to ensure all components are accessible in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>DNS records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An operational NTP service must be available for all workload domain _______.

    <p>components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of the VI workload domain?

    <p>Cannot provide distinct vCenter Single Sign-On.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their responsibilities in VMware Cloud Foundation:

    <p>NTP Service = Synchronizes time across components DNS Records = Ensures accessibility by domain names Leaf-Spine Topology = Default network deployment topology SDN = Integrates with physical networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The isolated VI workload domain enables independent __________ management.

    <p>life cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the workload domain types with their key features:

    <p>VI workload domain = Can share a management domain Isolated VI workload domain = Has distinct vCenter Single Sign-On Workload domain = Represents additional workload domains NSX workload domain = Provides network virtualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shared management aspect does the VI workload domain have?

    <p>Identity provider configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All workload domains can be managed through different panes of glass in an isolated VI workload domain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many dedicated ESXi hosts are required in an isolated VI workload domain?

    <p>Dedicated ESXi hosts are required for each isolated VI workload domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VI workload domain can manage workloads through a __________ pane of glass.

    <p>single</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is NOT a benefit of the isolated VI workload domain?

    <p>Can share an NSX Manager instance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reliance of the Single Instance - Single Availability Zone topology for workload protection?

    <p>vSphere HA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Implementing multiple availability zones protects against a failure of a single hardware fault domain.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of topology is the simplest VMware Cloud Foundation topology?

    <p>Single Instance - Single Availability Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The topology that involves multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances for redundancy is called _____ Instances - Multiple Availability Zones.

    <p>Multiple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which topology provides protection against the failure of a single VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone per Instance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Single Instance - Single Availability Zone topology can only distribute workloads in multiple zones.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do multiple availability zones primarily aim to prevent?

    <p>Failure of a single hardware fault domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ topology relies on vSphere HA to protect workloads against host failures.

    <p>Single Instance - Single Availability Zone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the VMware Cloud Foundation deployment types with their respective purposes:

    <p>Single Instance - Single Availability Zone = Basic topology Single Instance - Multiple Availability Zones = Single instance protection Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone per Instance = Redundant instances Multiple Instances - Multiple Availability Zones per Instance = Enhanced redundancy and fault tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred MTU size for network paths in a multi-rack compute environment to allow sufficient room for overlay traffic?

    <p>1,700 bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A Layer 3 leaf-spine architecture allows for seamless traffic flow between racks without any additional VLANs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of having a Layer 3 boundary at the leaf switches in a multi-rack compute VI workload domain?

    <p>It requires additional VLANs to provide a separate network for each rack.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a multi-rack compute VI workload domain cluster, the subnets for each network must be ___ between racks.

    <p>routable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the requirements with their advantages for multi-rack compute VI:

    <p>VCF-NET-L3MR-REQD-CFG-001 = Requires separate VLANs for each rack. VCF-NET-L3MR-REQD-CFG-002 = Ensures traffic can flow between racks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first domain deployed in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Management domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management domain must be sized to accommodate planned deployment of workload domains.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one optional management appliance that can be included in the management domain.

    <p>VMware Aria Suite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The management domain contains the vCenter Server and __________ Manager.

    <p>SDDC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following workload domain types with their benefits:

    <p>Management domain = Guaranteed sufficient resources for management components Workload domain = Supports dedicated physical resources Compute domain = Optimized resource usage Storage domain = Scalable storage options</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an availability zone primarily used for in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Creating vSAN stretched clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Multiple availability zones can improve the availability of workloads running within the SDDC.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a drawback of the management domain in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Resources might not be fully utilized initially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>A separate VMware Cloud Foundation deployment that may contain one or two availability zones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dedicated physical compute, network, and storage resources are utilized only for management components.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An availability zone is a fault domain at the _____ level.

    <p>SDDC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following topologies with their descriptions:

    <p>Single Instance - Single Availability Zone = Workload domains deployed in a single availability zone. Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone = Several VMware Cloud Foundation instances in one availability zone. Single Instance - Multiple Availability Zones = Workload domains span multiple availability zones. Multiple Instances - Multiple Availability Zones = Various instances distributed across multiple availability zones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be considered as a design pattern in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>Stretch Clusters using vSAN API</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Subnets used in VMware Cloud Foundation must have the same configuration across availability zones.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of multiple availability zones in a VMware Cloud Foundation instance?

    <p>To improve availability and protect against single hardware fault domains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    VMware Cloud Foundation instances may be located in geographically _____ data centers.

    <p>separate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of workload domains that can be configured in VMware Cloud Foundation?

    <p>25 workload domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Multiple availability zones protect against data center failures.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum bandwidth required between availability zones for stretched clusters?

    <p>10 Gbps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A stretched cluster requires a round-trip latency of less than ______ ms.

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following VMware Cloud Foundation components with their descriptions:

    <p>vSAN stretched cluster = Allows management against site failure vSphere HA = Protects workloads against host failures Multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances = Increases application availability across geographical distances Management domain = Critical for managing workload domains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one advantage of using multiple VMware Cloud Foundation instances?

    <p>Expansion of application availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The VLAN ID must be the same in both availability zones when network segments are stretched between them.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many availability zones can be used in a stretched cluster configuration?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To achieve resilience in VMware Cloud Foundation, the topology must incorporate multiple _________.

    <p>instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following architectural features with their purposes:

    <p>Workload domain cluster = Spans multiple racks Single Instance - Single Availability Zone = Protection against a single hardware fault domain Multiple Availability Zones = Defends against data center failures Management domain on stretched cluster = Ensures management components are available during site failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary recommendation for the configuration of top-of-rack switches in a leaf-spine design?

    <p>Avoid using EtherChannel to simplify configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using VLANs helps to isolate different physical network functions without requiring many NICs.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the justification for using VLANs in a leaf-spine physical network design?

    <p>Supports physical network connectivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The requirement to not use ____ simplifies the configuration of top-of-rack switches.

    <p>EtherChannel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each design requirement with its implication:

    <p>Do not use EtherChannel = Simplifies configuration Use VLANs to separate physical network functions = Requires uniform network presentation Use jumbo frames = Enhances performance Implement network-related requirements = Supports network stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one implication of using VLANs to separate physical network functions?

    <p>Requires uniform configuration on ESXi hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jumbo frames do not play a significant role in network performance.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a limitation of implementing EtherChannel in a leaf-spine network?

    <p>Vendor-specific limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Implementing VLANs isolates the different ____ network connectivity.

    <p>physical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>VLAN = A logical partition for network segmentation EtherChannel = A link aggregation technology ToR Switch = Top-of-Rack switch for connecting servers Jumbo Frame = Network frame larger than standard 1500 bytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    VMware Cloud Foundation Design Guide

    • This document provides a design model for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
    • It's based on industry best practices for SDDC (Software-defined Data Center) implementation.
    • The document details design options, decisions, justifications, implications, and considerations for VCF component building.
    • Intended audience: cloud architects familiar with VCF, wanting to deploy and manage a high-performing SDDC.
    • Before applying guidance, users must understand the Getting Started with VCF documentation and VCF Release Notes.

    VCF Concepts

    • Architecture models and workload domain types.
    • Workload domain cluster to rack mapping.
    • Networking models.
    • VCF topologies (Single Instance - Single Availability Zone, Single Instance - Multiple Availability Zones, Multiple Instances - Single Availability Zone per Instance, Multiple Instances - Multiple Availability Zones per Instance).

    External Services Design

    • Includes design requirements for IP addressing, DNS configuration, and time synchronization for VCF deployments.
    • Includes statically assigned IP addresses and hostnames.
    • Configures forward and reverse DNS records.
    • Configures time synchronization using internal NTP time source.
    • Automatically starts NTP service.

    Physical Network Infrastructure Design

    • Covers network topology, switch settings for VLANs and link aggregation, and routing in the data center for VCF.
    • Common deployment topologies discussed: Core-Aggregation-Access, Leaf-Spine, Hardware SDN.
    • Addresses guidelines for VLANs and subnets, including considerations for stretched deployments and multiple availability zones (stretched cluster, VLAN IDs, physical network fabric routing).
    • Provides guidelines for RFC 1918 IPv4 address space allocation.
    • Use cases for multi-rack compute VI workload domain cluster.
    • Guidelines for configuring Leaf-Spine fabric for vSAN and NSX Edge Deployments.

    Supported Storage Types

    • Details principal and supplemental storage types, providing compatibility information and considerations for VCF deployments.
    • Includes types like vSAN Original Storage Architecture (OSA), vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA), VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes™ (FC, iSCSI, or NFS), and others.
    • Storage types supported for management and additional clusters, including specific storage types for different cluster roles.
    • Storage type compatibility with different VCF components.

    vSAN Design

    • Covers logical design, hardware configuration, network design, and witness host design for vSAN in a VCF environment.
    • Defines minimum node requirements for different vSAN configurations (e.g., single AZ, stretched clusters).
    • Discusses vSAN witness host design, including placement in a third availability zone
    • Discusses vSAN design attributes and configurations for various topologies.
    • vSAN configuration specifics for stretched clusters.

    vSphere Design

    • Addresses ESXi host configuration, vCenter Server configuration, vSphere cluster design, and vSphere networking for a VCF instance.
    • Discusses sizing considerations for ESXi hosts per cluster and physical disks per host.
    • Detailed design best practices and resource allocation.

    NSX Design

    • Details for logical design, NSX Manager design, NSX Edge Node design, and routing design for VCF.
    • Discusses various deployment models and considerations, including overlay design (e.g., two or more transport zones).
    • Includes design for NSX Global Manager and NSX Edge for both single and multiple instances.
    • Discusses different scenarios for deploying NSX in Multi-Rack topology.

    Routing Design

    • Explains different routing options (static, OSPF, BGP) in a VCF environment.
    • Specific considerations for north-south and east-west traffic (e.g., BGP routing for VMware Cloud Foundation instances).
    • Detailed design requirements for BGP routing, including VLANs and Tier-1 gateway configurations.vSAN and other factors.

    Overlay Design

    • Covers the network virtualization design for traffic between workloads and management.
    • Includes components like transport zones, VLANs, and NSX Edge nodes.
    • Describes design for overlay components, including transport zones, VLANs, and transport nodes in multi-rack environments.

    Application Virtual Network Design

    • Discusses NSX segments for dynamic routing and load balancing, covering different types of virtual networks.
    • Covers overlay-based NSX segments and VLAN-backed NSX segments
    • Explains deployment considerations or best practices for different types of application virtual networks in a VMware Cloud Foundation environment.

    Load Balancing Design

    • Describes logical load balancing in VCF, using a standalone Tier-1 gateway.
    • Outlines the required design, including cross-instance NSX segment configuration for load balancing services, especially when deploying multiple instances.
    • Provides additional information for NSX Federation environments and configurations.

    SDDC Manager Design

    • Covers day-to-day operational efficiencies involving SDDC Manager, including deployment, configuration, patching, and updates, and how to connect it to external networks.
    • Defines recommendations for the connection to the internet for downloading software bundles.
    • Outlines requirements and recommendations for configuring access to install and upgrade software bundles (e.g., using a proxy).
    • Presents different bundle management methods (e.g., direct connection, proxy, offline bundles).

    VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Design

    • Describes VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, enabling life-cycle management for products like VMware Aria Suite components and Workspace ONE Access in VCF; including integration aspects, automation of NSX load balancers, Day 2 workflows, and methods for password management.
    • Includes design considerations for different environments, including global, and standalone, and their considerations for deployment or lifecycle management.

    Workspace ONE Access Design

    • Details identity and access management provided by Workspace ONE Access in VCF (directory integration, multiple authentication methods, and their configurations in VCF).
    • Covers design considerations, size, and network design for various deployment types (standard vs. stretched clusters), and integration with identity providers.
    • Important points for multi-instance deployment consideration.

    Lifecycle Management Design

    • Explains how SDDC Manager manages management components in a VCF instance, excluding NSX Global Manager and VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle.
    • Includes patch updates, and upgrades for components for all relevant components (e.g., VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle or Workspace ONE).
    • Methods presented are manual and automation where possible.

    Logging and Monitoring Design

    • Specifies using VMware Aria Operations for Logs to centralize log data from all SDDC management components, covering different types of logging and their configurations and use-cases.

    Information Security Design

    • Explains access controls, certificate, and account management according to standards and organizational requirements, including password management best practices; covering features of different components (e.g., SDDC Manager, NSX, vCenter Server).
    • Discusses certificate management for VMwares components, including replacing default VMCA certificates with ones signed by an internal CA, preferring SHA-2 algorithm for signed certificates, and using SDDC Manager to perform certificate lifecycle management.

    Topology Design Blueprints

    • Provides specific design choices and recommendations for different VCF topologies; includes single-instance and multi-instance topologies, including single- and multiple-availability zone deployments and use-cases.

    vSphere Cluster Design Patterns

    • Includes the design choices and requirements for specific cluster topologies, including multi-rack compute clusters, and multi-rack edge availability design patterns, and their design considerations.

    NSX Edge Cluster Design Patterns

    • Includes design choices and requirements for NSX Edge cluster topologies; including dedicated edge scale and performance and multi-rack edge availability design patterns.

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