Outlines the VMware cluster installation options, prerequisites, procedures, activation monitoring, and troubleshooting guidance in this chapter.
This chapter describes VMware cluster installation through the Docker installer tool or the vSphere UI. It also covers installation settings, activation monitoring, inventory import, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
Installation overview
Explains the available VMware cluster installation methods, including the Docker installer tool and manual vSphere UI deployment, and identifies the preferred method.
VMware settings
Lists supported VMware vCenter and ESXi versions, datastore types, and data center requirements that determine whether you can use the Docker installer or deploy the VMs individually.
Installation parameters
Outlines the parameters used to define a VMware cluster deployment, including network and VM values, installer settings, and Auto Action configuration.
Install Cisco Crosswork on VMware vCenter using the Docker installer tool
Deploys a Cisco Crosswork cluster on VMware vCenter using the Docker installer tool, with guidance on preparing files, configuring the template, and responding to installer prompts.
Manual installation of Cisco Crosswork using vCenter vSphere UI
Summarizes manual Cisco Crosswork installation through the VMware vSphere UI and provides related procedures for importing the certificate chain, building the OVF template, and deploying it.
Monitor cluster activation
Outlines how to review Cisco Crosswork cluster activation and deployment readiness, including diagnostic reports, failure-handling settings, and IOPS calculation details.
Log into the Cisco Crosswork UI
Verifies platform and cluster health by logging in to the Cisco Crosswork UI after activation, with additional guidance for manual installations.
Import cluster inventory
Imports a .tfvars inventory file for a manually installed VMware cluster so Cisco Crosswork can track the cluster VM and data center details.
Troubleshoot the cluster
Lists common cluster installation and operation scenarios with their possible resolutions, including installer, network, and platform issues. It also includes VMware-specific troubleshooting scenarios.