Author: Danilo
Danilo
Infrastructure Engineer with experience in Virtualization, Linux, Windows Server and learning automation using Python. DPC Virtual Tips was created to share practical tutorials, lab experiences and troubleshooting guides focused on enterprise infrastructure technologies.
Deploying My First PowerFlex Cluster shows all the necessary steps to create a nested PowerFlex Cluster. We have written an article explaining some fundamental concepts about PowerFlex. Click here to read it before deploying the PowerFlex Cluster! PowerFlex Lab Topology First and foremost, we will use the PowerFlex version 3.6.4 for this lab to deploy the PowerFlex Cluster. To create a PowerFlex cluster, we will deploy it using virtual machines (VMs).It is essential to mention that it is only for labs and to learn how the PowerFlex works. Our physical server is ESXi-based, and all virtual machines use the same Port Group under a…
Introducing the Dell PowerFlex Solution provides an overview of Dell PowerFlex, a software-defined storage platform designed for modern data center environments. The solution combines storage and compute resources into a flexible architecture focused on performance, scalability, and operational efficiency. In this article, we will explore the main components that build the PowerFlex software architecture, including Meta Data Manager (MDM), Storage Data Server (SDS), Storage Data Client (SDC), File Services Node (FSN), and other essential services that enable the platform capabilities. First and foremost, what is Dell PowerFlex? Dell PowerFlex is a software-defined storage platform that combines storage and compute resources…
The Nutanix Command Line Interface (nCLI) Overview explains how to use nCLI commands to retrieve and manage important information from a Nutanix Cluster. This command-line tool provides administrators with another option for performing management tasks directly from the Controller VM (CVM). In this article, we will demonstrate practical examples of nCLI commands used to check cluster configuration, host information, and virtual machine details. These commands can be useful during administration, troubleshooting, and daily Nutanix operations. To execute nCLI commands, connect to any Controller VM (CVM) in the Nutanix cluster. After accessing the CVM command line, administrators can run different nCLI…
The Net Acropolis Command-Line Interface (aCLI) Overview is an article that demonstrates some useful commands for managing Network components in a Nutanix Cluster. Acropolis provides a command-line interface for managing hosts, networks, snapshots, and VMs. This article will show specific commands to manage Network components. Accessing the Acropolis CLI: connect via SSH to any Controller VM (CVM) and run “acli” at the shell prompt. The prompt switches to Acropolis (aCLI) mode for interactive operations. To exit aCLI, type “exit”. aCLI organizes functionality into namespaces (cluster properties/functions). List available namespaces with “acli help”. For detailed reference of each namespace, see: First and foremost, How can…
Sharing a Nutanix Volume Group with Windows explains how to create a Nutanix Volume Group and present its storage to a Windows Server system using iSCSI connectivity. In a Nutanix environment, Volume Groups provide block-level storage volumes that can be accessed by external systems, applications, or bare-metal servers. This feature is commonly used when workloads require direct storage access through protocols such as iSCSI. This article demonstrates the required steps to configure the iSCSI Data Services IP, create a Volume Group on Prism Element, and connect a Windows Server to the shared Nutanix storage. What is a Storage Pool? Definition:…
The Host Acropolis Command-Line Interface (aCLI) Overview is an article that demonstrates some useful commands for managing Hypervisors in a Nutanix Cluster. Acropolis includes a command-line interface that allows administrators to manage different Nutanix components, including hosts, networks, snapshots, and virtual machines. Using aCLI can simplify troubleshooting and daily administration tasks in Nutanix environments. First and foremost, How can I access the Acropolis Command Line? To access the Acropolis CLI, log on to a Controller VM (CVM). You can choose to log in to any controller VM. Access it by SSH and type “acli” at the shell command line. You will notice that the…