Tag Archives: nsx

Deploy NSX ALB for TKG Standalone

In previous articles we have seen how to create a standalone TKG cluster using NSX ALB as a loadbalancer, let’s see how to install and configure it for TKG. First we need to check which version is in compatibility matrix … Continue reading

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NSX-T Upgrade

The NSX-T installation series started with 3.1.x, it’s time to upgrade to 3.2 🙂 The upgrade is completely managed by NSX Manager, let’s see the process starting from the official documentation. The upgrade version will be 3.2.2, this is because … Continue reading

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Create host transport nodes

Last article in the series is about preparing esxi hosts to turn them into Trasnport Nodes. First you need to create some profiles to be used later for preparing hosts. From the Manager console, move to System -> Fabric -> … Continue reading

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Create an NSX Edge cluster

Now that we have created our Edges we need to associate them with a new Edge Cluster. From the Manager Console navigate to System -> Fabric -> Nodes -> Edge Cluster. Select + ADD EDGE CLUSTER Enter the name of … Continue reading

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Install NSX Edges

Core components of NSX are Edges that provide functionality such as routing and connecting to the outside world, NAT services, VPN, and more. Let’s briefly see the requirements necessary for their installation. As can be understood from the table, it … Continue reading

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NSX Create transport zones

We continue our journey on NSX adding other pieces to our installation. Let’s define the Transport Zones to which we are going to connect the transport nodes and edges. Normally two Transport Zones are defined. Connect to the Manager console … Continue reading

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NSX finalize the installation

First login done! Let’s complete some basic configurations now. First let’s load the licenses, the NSX-T has a limited functionality license by default. Let’s install a valid license to enable the features we are interested in. It is possible to … Continue reading

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NSX Manager Installation

Now let’s see the NSX Manager installation, if you have checked all the prerequisites this is the simplest part 🙂 First download the OVA from your VMware account, to date the latest release available is 3.1.3.3 Move now to the … Continue reading

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NSX-T Ports and Protocols

In most cases, the infrastructure components (vcenter, esxi, nsx, etc.) reside on the same network. Then they communicate with each other within the same subnet without having to cross routers and firewalls. Normally this is the case … but if … Continue reading

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NSX-T Manager installation requirements

Crazy to get your hands on NSX-T? Want to browse through all of the Manager’s web console entries? Do you prefer learning by doing? If you are like me I think so 🙂 However, experience has taught me that starting … Continue reading

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