Solution architecture diagram checklist
Use the solution architecture diagram to document your initial overall design of the
VMware Smart Assurance
deployment. Complete | Task | Description | Related documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
List important device quantities on the solution architecture
diagram and in the deployment build guide. | Start the solution architecture diagram by listing the totals for routers, switches, hubs, bridges, hosts, ports, and interfaces.
Include expected growth rate and estimates for managed ports and interfaces.
Also document the quantities in the deployment build guide. | ||
Calculate the resources required for platforms supporting IP Manager components. | For the IP Availability Manager and IP Performance Manager components of the IP Manager , calculate the following:oMemory required for each component.oProcessing requirements for each component. Document the requirements in the deployment build guide. | ||
Locate the hosts supporting the VMware Smart Assurance components. | Document choices on the solution architecture diagram and in the deployment build guide. | ||
Determine license server and licensing configuration requirements. | Document requirements on the solution architecture diagram and in the deployment build guide. | ||
Determine security requirements. | Document requirements
in the deployment build guide. | ||
Is failover capability
required for the VMware Smart Assurance deployment? | oNooYes: Contact VMware online support website Professional Services. Document choices on the solution architecture diagram and in the deployment build guide. | ||
Determine if overlapping IP networks are used. | Document needs
in the deployment build guide. | ||
Plan acceptance
tests and completion criteria. | Document in the deployment build guide as each portion of VMware Smart Assurance functionality
is designed. Use them in validation. |