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Figure 4. Deployment workflow process.
First time boot scripts
Nutanix Acropolis nodes have been pre-configured and do not require additional first time boot
configuration. These nodes boot to the hypervisor and are ready to be clustered once the CVM has all
services up.
Run the VMware vSphere first boot scripts on every node after they are properly racked and cabled. The
first time boot scripts accomplish the following tasks:
NOTE: These first time boot scripts run automatically upon the first boot of the system and include
multiple reboots.
• Creates vSwitch Nutanix, internal and external port groups and vmkernal interface with address on
internal portgroup.
• Activates vMotion and management on the default external vmkernel interface (vmk0).
• Enables TSM-SSH and TSM and allows sshClient, nfsClient, and ntpClient through the firewall.
• Denies vprobeServer through the firewall.
• Sets advanced ESXi parameters.
• Enables auto-start, sets the default RAM, and number of vCPU for the CVM.
• Elects applicable data-disk storage controller for PCI pass-through.
• Disables drivers associated with pass-through storage controllers.
• Installs the following VIBs: Nutanix VAAI, updated ixgbe and igb driver, and GPU VIBs (if applicable).
• Renames local VMFS datastore to standard naming convention: NTNX-local-ds-<block id>-
<node_position>.
• Starts CVM and check for the existence of /tmp/svm_boot_succeeded.
• Restart host.
Complete the Micorsoft Hyper-V First boot scripts on every node after they are properly racked and
cabled. The first time boot scripts accomplish the following tasks:
NOTE: These first time boot scripts are run from a first time boot scripts wizard and require
minimal user intervention.
• Sets up vSwitch or LBFO NIC Team
• Installs NIC drivers (Intel), Cygwin, ipmiutil, and Python
• Registers CVM as a VM
• Attaches Disks to CVM
• Enables auto-start, sets the default RAM and number of vCPU for the CVM.
• Starts CVM and checks for the existence of /tmp/svm_boot_succeeded
• Restarts host
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