IBM Cloud Satellite is a powerful solution that extends the capabilities of the IBM Cloud to virtually any location, allowing you to deploy and manage cloud services wherever you need them. Whether you're operating in a remote area, a data center, or at the edge of your network, IBM Cloud Satellite empowers you to harness the cloud's benefits.
In this guide, we'll walk you through the essential steps to set up, configure, and deploy IBM Cloud Satellite. We'll break down complex technical jargon into simpler terms to make the process easier to understand.
Step 1: Prepare Your Environment
To avoid issues during the installation of Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization Operator, follow these steps:
● Access the Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform web console.
● Delete the nmstate instance.
● Uninstall the kubernetes-nmstate-operator.
Step 2: Set Up Networking
In this step, you'll configure networking components to ensure proper communication within your environment:
● Start by creating a VLAN of type IBM Cloud Satellite.
● Add the created VLAN to the Link.
Step 3: Verify IBM Cloud Satellite Installation
It's crucial to verify that IBM Cloud Satellite is correctly installed and running:
● Log in to IBM Spectrum Fusion.
● Access the OpenShift web management console.
● Check the status of the ics-operator-controller-XXXX pod in the ibm-spectrum-fusion-ns project.
● Ensure the required secrets and Configmaps are available, creating them if necessary.
Step 4: Prepare Virtual Machine Images
IBM Cloud Satellite assumes the availability of a registry for storing virtual machine images. You can use Docker to create and push these images:
● Create an image using a Dockerfile.
● Tag and push the image to the Docker registry.
Step 5: Deploy IBM Cloud Satellite
If you plan to deploy IBM Cloud Satellite with scale, ensure you meet the prerequisites outlined in the documentation related to deploying hosts with storage from IBM Spectrum Fusion.
Step 6: Create Your Location
Now, let's create a location where you'll deploy your cloud services:
● Log in to IBM Cloud.
● Go to Locations.
● Click on Manual Setup.
● Edit the Satellite location, provide a name, and create it.
Step 7: Deploy Compute Hosts or Hosts with Storage
Depending on your requirements, deploy either compute hosts or hosts with storage to your location.
Step 8: Verify Deployed Virtual Machines
After deploying, it's crucial to ensure that virtual machines are functioning correctly:
● Access the OpenShift Container Platform web management console.
● Check the Virtual Machines tab for details.
● Verify the disks and overview information.
● Access the virtual machine via the Console tab.
Step 9: Host Assignment
Assign your hosts to the Satellite control page. Detailed information can be found in the IBM Cloud Satellite documentation.
Step 10: Create OpenShift Clusters
Finally, create OpenShift clusters in IBM Cloud Satellite. Follow the documented steps to complete this process.
Bottom line
Deploying IBM Cloud Satellite allows you to bring the cloud to your location, making it a versatile solution for various business needs. These simplified steps should help you get started on your journey to harnessing the power of cloud satellites in your environment, or you can contact I-SYS for better optimized performance, scalability, and security.
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