Manage the Crosswork Network Controller VMs

Manage Crosswork Network Controller virtual machines in single-VM and clustered deployments, including operational tasks and troubleshooting.

Virtual machines in Crosswork Network Controller

Learn how Crosswork Network Controller uses single-VM and clustered deployments, and review the key concepts, tasks, and troubleshooting procedures for managing VM nodes.

Edit data center credentials

Update the stored data center credentials used by Crosswork Network Controller when deploying and managing cluster virtual machines.

Add a VM to the Crosswork Network Controller cluster

Add a new VM to the Crosswork Network Controller cluster to expand capacity and support increased application workload.

Import the inventory file

Use this task to manually import a VM and data center inventory file so Crosswork Network Controller can recognize and manage your cluster resources for Day0 operations.

Export the inventory file

Download the current cluster inventory file for backup, external analysis, or compliance-related review.

Retry deployment for failed VMs

Retry deployment for a failed VM after correcting the information or configuration that caused the deployment to fail.

Node removals

Understand the behaviors, limits, and availability impact associated with removing hybrid and worker nodes from a Crosswork cluster.

Enable or disable maintenance mode

Review how maintenance mode affects cluster components and services when nodes are taken out of normal operation for maintenance activities.

Rebalance cluster resources

Rebalance cluster resources to ensure even distribution of workloads and maintain optimal cluster performance.

View job history

Use the Job history window to monitor the status of cluster management jobs such as VM deployment and inventory import.

Tier upgrades

Upgrade Crosswork Network Controller from a lower tier to a higher tier in either clustered or single-VM deployments.

Cluster system recovery

Review the recovery options and requirements for restoring a Crosswork cluster after node, service, application, or disaster-related failures.

Shut down and restart the standby cluster safely

Learn how to safely shut down and restart the standby cluster, ensuring data consistency and a healthy recovery.

Collect cluster logs and metrics

Collect cluster logs and metrics from nodes and microservices to troubleshoot issues and assess Crosswork cluster health and performance.

Crosswork Network Controller containers

This topic provides a summary of each container in the system, including its name, role, and the functional impact if the container is unavailable.