For further details on CMA topology and design, please refer to the Tech Zone design at https://vmc.techzone.vmware.com/resource/designlet-vmware-cloud-aws-static-routing-multiple-cgws-t1s#section3. To create a new tier-1 gateway, let’s navigate to Tier-1 Gateways under Networking and click on ADD TIER-1 GATEWAY, as seen in the following screenshot: Figure 6.11 – Tier-1 Gateways view Next, enter…
This chapter focuses on the practical basics of SDDC networking and security functionality, starting from basic networking and security features, including NSX Micro-Segmentation, and Day 2 operations. You will learn the networking and security configuration essentials required for day-to-day work. The following topics are covered in this chapter: Before moving…
VMware Cloud on AWS regularly updates customers’ SDDCs to deliver new features and bug fixes. These updates ensure that all SDDCs in the fleet have the same software versions. When an SDDC upgrade is scheduled, VMware will send customers an email notification. Typically, this email is sent 7 days prior…
VMware Cloud on AWS is a service provided by VMware, which means that VMware offers direct support and manages the VMware infrastructure. In cases where a Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivers the service, the MSP takes ownership of the customer relationship and provides Tier-1 support. However, VMware remains responsible for…
VMware Cloud on AWS comes with DRS automatically enabled. The DRS parameters at the cluster level are controlled by VMware and cannot be adjusted by the cloudadmin role. However, customers have the ability to create compute policies that incorporate affinity or anti-affinity rules using vSphere categories and tags within the…
With the exception of the single-host storage policy, all storage policies for management appliances in VMware Cloud on AWS utilize thick provisioning (upfront reservation) and RAID-1. It’s important to note that the storage reservation values may vary over time with the release of new versions of the SDDC. In a…
To view and edit the networking configuration for your SDDC, the NSX Cloud Admin or NSX Cloud Auditor CSP role is required. For enhanced security, we recommend changing the NSX Manager URL resolution to a private IP address and using a VPN or DX to access it. If you choose…
