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Posted to users@cloudstack.apache.org by Cristian Ciobanu <cr...@istream.today> on 2016/01/19 15:07:20 UTC
CloudStack vShpere 5.5 (VMware 5.5 )
Hello,
I have a some questions regarding CloudStack and vSphere (VMware), i just need a confirmation before start the test.
1. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) without HA ? like on KVM
2. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) only with local storage ? like on KVM
I saw many requirements on CloudsStack website but i don't saw other examples, this is why put these questions.
I want to run cloudstack with vmware on local storage and without HA.
Regards,
Cristian
Re: CloudStack vShpere 5.5 (VMware 5.5 )
Posted by Cristian Ciobanu <cr...@istream.today>.
Thank you for clarification !
Regards,
Cristian
On 19.01.2016 20:24:49, ilya <il...@gmail.com> wrote:
Please see response in line
On 1/19/16 6:07 AM, Cristian Ciobanu wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a some questions regarding CloudStack and vSphere (VMware), i just need a confirmation before start the test.
>
> 1. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) without HA ? like on KVM
In general, CloudStack would not manage HA for VMware vSphere (as vmware
has this feature built in). I would recommend disabling CloudStack HA in
favor in native VMware HA to avoid any race conditions. You can also
disable HA in global settings to make sure it never kicks in. The
service offering that is created to be used - must have HA support
checked off..
> 2. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) only with local storage ? like on KVM
Yes, you can.
>
> I saw many requirements on CloudsStack website but i don't saw other examples, this is why put these questions.
>
> I want to run cloudstack with vmware on local storage and without HA.
By using local storage, you are forgoing the HA - no matter what
technology you choose to use.
I have a some VMware zones with this setup i've been running for at
least 3 years, so i can attest it works well.
One thing to consider, and you can check for release docs, 4.5 has a
partial support for vDS Networking. Later releases may have complete vDS
network support. However, if you dont really care about vDS, CloudStack
will manage the portgroups and vswitches, i'd suggest you start off with
ACS 4.5 see how it works. ACS 4.6 and 4.7 may work as well or better,
but i've yet to try it in production.
Lastly, make sure you get the cloudstack "noredist" build - which
contains the support for vmware and other proprietary techlogies.
ShapeBlue hosted CloudStack Repos have the VMware support built into
their RPMs.
Regards,
ilya
>
>
> Regards,
> Cristian
>
Re: CloudStack vShpere 5.5 (VMware 5.5 )
Posted by ilya <il...@gmail.com>.
You can do either, both work well. If you have many VLANs to support,
Advanced is the way to go.
On 1/20/16 6:38 AM, Cristian Ciobanu wrote:
> Hi Ilya,
>
> I have an additional question, did you configured your VMware zones with basic network or advanced ?
>
>
> Regards,
> Cristian
> On 19.01.2016 20:24:49, ilya <il...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Please see response in line
>
> On 1/19/16 6:07 AM, Cristian Ciobanu wrote:
>> Hello,
>>
>> I have a some questions regarding CloudStack and vSphere (VMware), i just need a confirmation before start the test.
>>
>> 1. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) without HA ? like on KVM
> In general, CloudStack would not manage HA for VMware vSphere (as vmware
> has this feature built in). I would recommend disabling CloudStack HA in
> favor in native VMware HA to avoid any race conditions. You can also
> disable HA in global settings to make sure it never kicks in. The
> service offering that is created to be used - must have HA support
> checked off..
>
>
>> 2. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) only with local storage ? like on KVM
> Yes, you can.
>>
>> I saw many requirements on CloudsStack website but i don't saw other examples, this is why put these questions.
>>
>> I want to run cloudstack with vmware on local storage and without HA.
>
> By using local storage, you are forgoing the HA - no matter what
> technology you choose to use.
>
> I have a some VMware zones with this setup i've been running for at
> least 3 years, so i can attest it works well.
>
> One thing to consider, and you can check for release docs, 4.5 has a
> partial support for vDS Networking. Later releases may have complete vDS
> network support. However, if you dont really care about vDS, CloudStack
> will manage the portgroups and vswitches, i'd suggest you start off with
> ACS 4.5 see how it works. ACS 4.6 and 4.7 may work as well or better,
> but i've yet to try it in production.
>
> Lastly, make sure you get the cloudstack "noredist" build - which
> contains the support for vmware and other proprietary techlogies.
>
> ShapeBlue hosted CloudStack Repos have the VMware support built into
> their RPMs.
>
> Regards,
> ilya
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Cristian
>>
>
Re: CloudStack vShpere 5.5 (VMware 5.5 )
Posted by Cristian Ciobanu <cr...@istream.today>.
Hi Ilya,
I have an additional question, did you configured your VMware zones with basic network or advanced ?
Regards,
Cristian
On 19.01.2016 20:24:49, ilya <il...@gmail.com> wrote:
Please see response in line
On 1/19/16 6:07 AM, Cristian Ciobanu wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a some questions regarding CloudStack and vSphere (VMware), i just need a confirmation before start the test.
>
> 1. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) without HA ? like on KVM
In general, CloudStack would not manage HA for VMware vSphere (as vmware
has this feature built in). I would recommend disabling CloudStack HA in
favor in native VMware HA to avoid any race conditions. You can also
disable HA in global settings to make sure it never kicks in. The
service offering that is created to be used - must have HA support
checked off..
> 2. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) only with local storage ? like on KVM
Yes, you can.
>
> I saw many requirements on CloudsStack website but i don't saw other examples, this is why put these questions.
>
> I want to run cloudstack with vmware on local storage and without HA.
By using local storage, you are forgoing the HA - no matter what
technology you choose to use.
I have a some VMware zones with this setup i've been running for at
least 3 years, so i can attest it works well.
One thing to consider, and you can check for release docs, 4.5 has a
partial support for vDS Networking. Later releases may have complete vDS
network support. However, if you dont really care about vDS, CloudStack
will manage the portgroups and vswitches, i'd suggest you start off with
ACS 4.5 see how it works. ACS 4.6 and 4.7 may work as well or better,
but i've yet to try it in production.
Lastly, make sure you get the cloudstack "noredist" build - which
contains the support for vmware and other proprietary techlogies.
ShapeBlue hosted CloudStack Repos have the VMware support built into
their RPMs.
Regards,
ilya
>
>
> Regards,
> Cristian
>
Re: CloudStack vShpere 5.5 (VMware 5.5 )
Posted by ilya <il...@gmail.com>.
Please see response in line
On 1/19/16 6:07 AM, Cristian Ciobanu wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I have a some questions regarding CloudStack and vSphere (VMware), i just need a confirmation before start the test.
>
> 1. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) without HA ? like on KVM
In general, CloudStack would not manage HA for VMware vSphere (as vmware
has this feature built in). I would recommend disabling CloudStack HA in
favor in native VMware HA to avoid any race conditions. You can also
disable HA in global settings to make sure it never kicks in. The
service offering that is created to be used - must have HA support
checked off..
> 2. Can i use CloudStack and vSphere (vmware) only with local storage ? like on KVM
Yes, you can.
>
> I saw many requirements on CloudsStack website but i don't saw other examples, this is why put these questions.
>
> I want to run cloudstack with vmware on local storage and without HA.
By using local storage, you are forgoing the HA - no matter what
technology you choose to use.
I have a some VMware zones with this setup i've been running for at
least 3 years, so i can attest it works well.
One thing to consider, and you can check for release docs, 4.5 has a
partial support for vDS Networking. Later releases may have complete vDS
network support. However, if you dont really care about vDS, CloudStack
will manage the portgroups and vswitches, i'd suggest you start off with
ACS 4.5 see how it works. ACS 4.6 and 4.7 may work as well or better,
but i've yet to try it in production.
Lastly, make sure you get the cloudstack "noredist" build - which
contains the support for vmware and other proprietary techlogies.
ShapeBlue hosted CloudStack Repos have the VMware support built into
their RPMs.
Regards,
ilya
>
>
> Regards,
> Cristian
>