VMware

Prerequisites

The system has sufficient storage space.

Procedure

1. Log in to DeviceManager.
2. Choose Provisioning > Application > VMware.
3. Select LUN in Resource Type.
4. Click Create.

   The Create VMware Storage Resource Wizard is displayed.

5. Set basic information about the VMware instance to be created.

   Table 6-5 describes related parameters.

   Table 6-5 Parameters of a VMware instance

   Parameter	Description	Value
   Name	Name of a VMware instance. The name: Must be unique. Can contain only letters, digits, and underscores (_). Must contain 1 to 22 characters.	[Example] VMwareApp_001
   Description	Description of a VMware instance. Description can be left blank or contain up to 255 characters.	[Example] -

6. Click Next and select a virtual application type.

   Table 6-6 describes related parameters.

   Table 6-6 Virtual application types

   Parameter	Description	Value
   Virtual desktop	Allows enterprise-level applications to dynamically access desktop systems remotely and implements central hosting of data centers.	[Example] Virtual desktop
   Virtual server	Reduces needed manpower and material resources and simplifies work for small- and mid-size enterprises and enterprises that construct websites for the first time.	[Example] Virtual server

7. Click Next and set related parameters based on the selected virtual application type.
   • If Virtual desktop is selected, set virtual desktop parameters. Table 6-7 describes the related parameters.
     Table 6-7 Virtual desktop parameters

     Parameter	Description	Value
     Virtual Desktop Level	Level of the virtual desktop constructed by VMware. The value of this parameter affects the values of Space per Desktop (GB), Memory per Desktop (GB), and Load per Desktop (IOPS).	[Value range] The value can be Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large. [Example] Medium
     Space per Desktop (GB)	Maximum storage space allocated by VMware to each virtual desktop. The value of this parameter is subject to Virtual Desktop Level and is user-definable.	[Example] 160
     Memory per Desktop (GB)	Maximum memory capacity allocated by VMware to each virtual desktop. The value of this parameter is subject to Virtual Desktop Level and is user-definable.	[Example] 4
     Load per Desktop (IOPS)	Maximum IOPS of each virtual desktop. The value of this parameter is subject to Virtual Desktop Level and is user-definable.	[Example] 16
     Desktop Quantity	Number of virtual desktops constructed by VMware.	[Example] 10

   • If Virtual server is selected, set virtual server parameters. Table 6-8 describes the related parameters.
     Table 6-8 Virtual server parameters

     Parameter	Description	Value
     Database server	Type of a VMware virtual server.	[Example] -
     Mailbox server	Type of a VMware virtual server.	[Example] -
     Application server	Type of a VMware virtual server.	[Example] -
     Quantity	Number of virtual servers constructed by VMware.	[Value range] The number of servers depends on Average Load (IOPS), Average Capacity (GB), and the server type. [Example] 2
     Virtual Server Level	Level of a virtual server constructed by VMware. The value of this parameter affects the values of Average Load (IOPS) and Average Capacity (GB).	[Value range] The value can be Extra-Small, Small, Medium, Large and Extra-Large. [Example] Medium
     Average Load (IOPS)	IOPS of a virtual server. The value of this parameter is subject to Virtual Server Level and is user-definable.	[Example] 25
     Average Capacity (GB)	Storage capacity allocated to virtual servers. The value of this parameter is subject to Virtual Server Level and is user-definable.	[Example] 25

8. (Optional) Set advanced properties for VMware applications.
   1. Click Advanced.

      The Advanced dialog box is displayed.

   2. Set advanced properties for VMware applications.

      Table 6-9 describes the related parameters.

      Table 6-9 Parameters in advanced properties of a VMware application

      Parameter	Description	Value
      Enable SmartThin	After this option is selected, the system creates thin LUNs. A thin LUN is allocated an initial capacity (30% of the total capacity) when created and is dynamically allocated required storage resources when its available capacity is insufficient.	[Example] Enable SmartThin
      Reserve snapshot space	After this option is selected, the system automatically selects a storage pool whose capacity is 130% of the required capacity. When you use the storage pool to create storage resources for applications, reserve sufficient space to create snapshots for applications.	[Example] -

   3. Click OK.

      You are returned to the Set Virtual Desktop Parameters or Set Virtual Server Parameters page.

9. Click Next and set storage resources parameters for VMware.

   The system will allocate optimal storage resources based on preset VMware parameters.

   Table 6-10 VMware storage resource parameters

   Parameter	Description	Value
   LUN Capacity	LUN storage space allocated to store system data or service data.	[Example] 640 GB
   LUN Quantity	Number of LUNs allocated to store system data or service data.	[Example] 1
   Storage Pool Policy	The system sets storage pool allocation policies based on preset VMware parameters. The value can be High performance, Performance/Cost balance, Low cost, or Manual selection. The four values are described as follows: High performance: The system automatically selects a RAID 6 storage pool containing SAS disks only. If such a storage pool does not exist in the system, create one. Performance/Cost balance: The system automatically selects a RAID 6 storage pool containing SAS and NL-SAS disks only. If such a storage pool does not exist in the system, create one. Low cost: The system automatically selects a RAID 6 storage pool containing NL-SAS disks only. If such a storage pool does not exist in the system, create one. Manual selection: Users define storage pools that meet the VMware service requirements.	[Example] Manual selection
   Selected Storage Pool	Name of the storage pool automatically allocated by the system to a VMware instance.	[Example] StoragePool002

10. (Optional) If the desired storage pool type does not exist or is unavailable, click and modify Storage Pool Policy in the displayed dialog box, or click Create Storage Pool to create one.

    Table 6-10 describes related parameters.

11. (Optional) Create block storage resources for the VMware application. Select a host to which you want to map the instance.
    • If a mapped host is selected, the system automatically creates a LUN group, a host group, and a mapping view, and adds the LUN group and host group to the mapping view.
    • If no mapped host is selected, the system automatically creates a LUN group only. You need to manually create a host group and a mapping view for a mapped host and add the host to the mapping view. After being added to the mapping view, the host can access storage resources.

      The LUN group must contain all LUNs in the application instance.

    1. Click Next.

       The Select Mapping Hosts page is displayed.

    2. In the Available Hosts list, select the host that is used to access storage resources.
    3. Click to add the host to Selected Hosts.

12. Confirm your settings.
    1. Click Next.

       The Summary page is displayed.

    2. Verify that the information about the VMware instance to be created is correct and click Finish.

       The Execution Result dialog box is displayed, indicating that the operation succeeded.

    3. Click Close.