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describes the process to install JetStream DR software in an AVS environment.

This article describes the process to install JetStream DR software in an AVS environment. A set of AVS Run commands are provided to automate and facilitate installation and configuration of JetStream DR software.

Note

The AVS Cloud Admin account is granted limited administrative privileges that can impede manual installation of JetStream DR components (such as registering plugins, installing IO Filters, etc); therefore, it is advised to use the provided Run commands whenever possible.

Installation

Step 1: Log in to the Azure portal (portal.azure.com)

Step 2: Navigate to the AVS private cloud platform where the deployment of JetDR is neededJetStream DR software is intended to be deployed.

Step 3: Look for the Run command in the In the left panel, locate and click on itthe Run command.

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Step 4: Under the packages select Under Packages, select JSDR.Configuration to expose the menu of its command options.

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Step 5: From the dropdown of JSDR.Configuration select menu select Install-JetDRWithStaticIP.

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JetDR Alternatively, JetStream DR software can also be configured using DHCP for this select .
To do this, use the Run command “command Install-JetDRWithDHCP”JetDRWithDHCP instead.

Step 6: From the Run Command form fill the details accordingly.

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Complete the form by entering all necessary details then click the Run button.

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Fields Details:

Protected Cluster → Name of the AVS cluster to be protected.
DataStore → Name of the datastore where the JetStream MSA will be deployed.
VMName → Name of the JetStream MSA VM (e.g., JetStreamServer).
Cluster → Name of the AVS cluster where the JetStream MSA will be deployed.
MSAIP → IP address of the JetStream MSA VM.
DNS → DNS IP address the JetStream MSA VM should use.
Gateway → IP address of the network gateway for the JetStream MSA VM.
MSA Credentials → Credentials of the JetStream MSA VM root user.
HostName → Hostname (FQDN) of the JetStream MSA VM.
Network → Name of the NSX-T Data Center network segment where the JetStream MSA will be deployed.
Retain Up to → Number of days to retain the Run command execution task.
Specify name for execution → An alphanumeric name for the execution. It is used to verify if the cmdlet runs successfully and should be unique for each run.
Timeout → A maximum timeout value for the executed Run command.

Note

If DNS is not configured or resolving properly explicitly , enable the RegisterWithIp(as shown above) option.

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Step 7: The Run command status can be monitored at “under Run execution status”.

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    • Additional details

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    • about a Run command execution can viewed by

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    • selecting its Execution name.

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    • The current status of Run command execution

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    • be viewed in real-time from the Information panel.

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    Note

    If JetStream DR will be deployed to multiple clusters within a single DC, use the Run command “Enable-JetDRForCluster.” (please refer below image). This has to be executed per cluster (– one at a time).

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    1. After completing the steps above, refresh the vCenter instance for changes to the

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    1. JetStream DR plugin to

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    1. take effect.

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    1. Remaining configuration can be done directly from within the

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    1. JetStream DR UI.
      (vCenter → Datacenter → Configure → JetStream DR)

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