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Azure Directory Service Role: Azure Directory Service must be able to resolve specific Nutanix URLs to ensure proper communication and functionality during the deployment of an NC2 cluster.Critical Endpoint: The address 'Gateway-external-api.cloud.nutanix.com' is critical for establishing external API communications required for the deployment and management of the NC2 cluster.DNS Resolution: Proper DNS resolution of this address ensures that the Azure Directory Service can interact with Nutanix services and APIs necessary for cluster operations.Verification Process:Ensure that DNS settings allow resolution of 'Gateway-external-api.cloud.nutanix.com'.Test connectivity and resolution prior to deployment to avoid issues.Importance: Without resolving this address, the deployment process might face connectivity issues, leading to potential deployment failures. Nutanix NC2 on Azure Setup GuideAzure Active Directory Integration

Private Endpoint: Private Endpoints allow secure access to Azure services over a private network connection. They do not typically appear on delegated subnets, which are used for specific Azure services.Prism Central Connectivity: Prism Central can be connected to a private endpoint to ensure secure communication without exposing it to the public internet. This setup ensures secure and private management of the Nutanix environment.Azure Private Endpoint DocumentationNutanix NC2 Deployment and Security Guide

Jump Host VM in External VNet with VNet Peering:Deploy Jump Host VM: Deploy a VM in an external VNet that is not within the same network as Prism Central.VNet Peering: Establish VNet peering between the external VNet and the Prism Central VNet. This allows the Jump Host to communicate with Prism Central securely.Jump Host VM in Prism Central VNet Inside a Delegated Subnet:Deploy Jump Host VM: Deploy the Jump Host VM directly in the Prism Central VNet within a delegated subnet. This places the Jump Host in the same network environment as Prism Central, allowing direct access.Azure VNet Peering DocumentationNutanix NC2 Networking and Access Configuration Guide

Error Message Analysis: The error message indicates that the node cannot boot successfully and will be replaced with a new node. This points towards an issue related to the specific node type or configuration.Bare Metal Node Support: One common cause for such deployment failures is selecting a bare metal node type that is not supported in the chosen deployment region. Azure has specific regions where certain node types are available, and attempting to use an unsupported node type in a region can result in provisioning failures.Nutanix KB 9768 for troubleshooting deployment issues: KB 9768Azure Region Availability DocumentationNutanix NC2 on Azure Deployment Guide

Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC): To ensure that the Nutanix licensing costs apply to the MACC, the company needs to make purchases that are recognized by Azure's billing system.Azure Marketplace Purchases: By purchasing Nutanix licenses through the Azure Marketplace, the costs will be included in the Azure billing and count towards the MACC, thereby leveraging the committed spend.Azure Marketplace DocumentationNutanix Licensing Guide

Role Requirements: The task involves creating and managing multiple organizations and clusters, along with managing user access across the company.Role Capabilities: The 'Customer Administrator' role is designed to provide extensive administrative capabilities, including:Creating and managing organizations.Managing clusters.Handling user access and permissions.Comparison of Roles:Cluster Administrator: Primarily focuses on managing individual clusters but does not encompass organization-wide administrative tasks.Customer Security Administrator: Focuses on security-related tasks and does not have broad administrative capabilities across organizations and clusters.Organization Administrator: Manages organizational settings but might not cover all aspects needed for multiple clusters and user access management.Conclusion: The 'Customer Administrator' role meets all the requirements for managing organizations, clusters, and user access comprehensively.Nutanix Role-Based Access Control DocumentationNC2 on Azure User Roles Guide

Outbound Rule Necessity: For successful cluster deployment, certain outbound connections must be allowed to ensure proper download and configuration of resources.Critical Destination: 'Https://downloads.cloud.nutanix.com/*' is a critical endpoint from which the Nutanix software and updates are downloaded during the cluster deployment process.Functionality: Ensuring an outbound rule for this destination allows the deployment to fetch necessary files and updates, enabling smooth cluster setup and operation.Other Destinations:Https://portal.nutanix.com/: Used for accessing the Nutanix portal, not directly related to deployment downloads.Https://support.nutanix.com/: Used for support-related tasks, not for deployment-specific downloads.https://nutanix.dev/: Related to development and API documentation, not necessary for initial deployment.Conclusion: Outbound connectivity to 'Https://downloads.cloud.nutanix.com/*' is essential for downloading deployment resources.Nutanix NC2 on Azure Network Configuration GuideAzure Network Security Documentation

NC2 Cluster Node Limit: NC2 on Azure has specific limitations regarding the maximum number of nodes supported in a single cluster.Maximum Nodes: According to the current NC2 on Azure guidelines, a single cluster can support up to 18 nodes.Workload Support: This limitation ensures optimal performance and management of resources within the Azure environment.Comparison of Options:14 nodes: Less than the maximum supported.24 nodes and 28 nodes: Exceed the maximum supported, potentially leading to performance and management issues.Conclusion: For supporting new workloads, the maximum number of nodes in an NC2 on Azure environment is 18.Nutanix Clusters on Azure Technical SpecificationsAzure Virtual Machine Scale Sets Documentation

Scenario Analysis:A . Connectivity between sites already provides encryption: Using VTEP in this scenario is advantageous because VTEP does not inherently provide encryption. If encryption is already provided, VTEP can be effectively used without additional security concerns.D . Multiple remote Availability Zones exist to add to the same VTEP-based extended Layer 2 subnet: VTEP is well-suited for scenarios where multiple remote Availability Zones need to be connected to the same extended Layer 2 subnet. This allows for efficient management and seamless connectivity across different zones.Scenarios B and C:B . Only one remote Availability Zone exists that needs the subnet extended: This scenario does not leverage the strengths of VTEP, as it is better suited for multiple zones.C . Connectivity between sites already does not provide encryption: Using VTEP without existing encryption is not ideal as VTEP itself does not encrypt the traffic.Conclusion: VTEP is advantageous when encryption is already in place and when multiple remote zones need to be connected to the same extended subnet.Nutanix NC2 Networking GuideAzure Networking Documentation

ERP Configuration: ERP (External Route Prefix) settings determine how traffic is routed between subnets and VPCs.Objective: The goal is to isolate Darren-Tier3 while ensuring proper routing for Tier1 and Tier2.Transit VPC ERP: Setting it to 10.0.0.0/16 ensures that it covers the entire VPC range, allowing traffic within Tier1 and Tier2.Servers ERP: Setting it to 10.0.4.0/24 ensures isolation for Darren-Tier3 by limiting traffic to that specific subnet and preventing external traffic from reaching it.Conclusion: This configuration achieves the isolation of Darren-Tier3 while allowing proper routing for Tier1 and Tier2.Nutanix Networking DocumentationAzure Virtual Network Documentation