Automatically setting up your network

Content Intelligence Installation and Deployment Guide

Version
3.0.x
File Size
660 KB
Audience
anonymous
Part Number
MK-HCI009-01
ft:lastEdition
2025-04-09
  1. Open the terminal on your jump node and navigate to the deployment tool directory:
    /opt/sdt/dtInstaller/dtInstallerFiles/
  2. Run the deployment tool:
    ./platform_deployment_service.sh
  3. When prompted with Would you like to configure the networking using the tool? (Yes/No), enter Yes.
  4. From the Networking submenu options, select Generate Network config file.
    A new Network_config.ini file is created and opened for editing.
  5. Enter the following required values:
    • frontend_ip_jump_node: The frontend IP of the jump node.
    • backend_ip_jump_node: The backend IP of the jump node.
    • frontend_prefix: The frontend CIDR prefix.
    • backend_prefix: The backend CIDR prefix.
    • frontend_interface_name: The frontend interface name.
    • backend_interface_name: The backend interface name.
    • gateway: The gateway IP address.
    • dns_ip: The DNS IP address.
  6. Save and exit the Network_config.ini file.
    You are returned back to Networking submenu options and the completed step is now marked as both green and Completed.
  7. From the submenu options, select Validate Network config file and Implement VM Networking. The networking values you previously entered are verified and your system's network is finalized.
    Once completed, you are returned back to Networking submenu options and the step is marked as both green and Completed.
  8. Select your deployment option from the Main Menu Options.
    • 1. Install Operating System, Kubernetes, and HCI: Installs the full software appliance and all listed components onto your secondary nodes.
    • 2. Install Kubernetes and HCI: Installs only Kubernetes and HCI onto your secondary nodes.
    • 3. Add a New Node: Installs a single node to a cluster that is currently running.
    • 4. Cleanup And Exit: After a successful deployment, deletes all related deployment tool files and exits.
    • 5. Exit Menu: Exits the menu and saves the last selected step.