Creating the Primary Node of a Cluster

This process using a Text-Based User Interface (TUI). Please use the arrows, tab key, and enter key to navigate.

Important: If you want to create a standalone node, please use the procedure in Creating a Standalone Node.

  1. From the vSphere VMware client, right-click the VM on which CloudControl is deployed and select Open Console.

    Alternatively, select the VM from the list of VMs and click Launch Virtual Machine Console in the vCenter Client toolbar.

  2. Enter and confirm the password for the htadmin user, then select OK.
  3. Select Primary Node and select OK.

  4. Confirm the network configuration. The mandatory values are inherited from the deployment process.

    Field Description
    Hostname Enter the hostname to use for CloudControl.
    Node IP address

    Enter the valid unused IP address that you want to use for the CloudControl IP address.

    The node IP address remains with the specified node, and is used to communicate with other nodes in the cluster. External requests to the node IP address from a browser will be redirected to the VIP.
    Virtual Hostname

    Enter the virtual hostname to associate with the Virtual IP address (VIP).

    The virtual hostname is a virtual name that is mapped to the virtual IP address in the /etc/hosts file. You can use the server name and domain name to access the primary CloudControl in addition to the VIP.

    The hostname can be a maximum of 63 alphanumeric characters and contain one dash [-].

    Virtual IP address

    Enter the virtual management IP address (VIP).

    The VIP is an additional IP address that is always associated with the primary node of your cluster. Because it is automatically moved to the active (primary) node, the VIP is the IP address that you should use to access CloudControl. The IP that you specify should be a valid unused IP address in your subnet.

    Domain Name

    The domain name for CloudControl.

    Netmask

    Enter the netmask that is appropriate for your subnet.

    Gateway

    Enter the IP address of your network gateway server.

    DNS Domain Name

    Enter the DNS domain name for your site.

    DNS servers

    Enter the IP address of a DNS server at your site.

    You must have at least one DNS server. Up to three DNS server addresses are supported.
    NTP server list

    Optionally enter the IP address or FQDN of the NTP servers.

    Static Routes

    Optionally add a static route using the following format: <IP_Address>/<Netmask>:<Gateway>

    To enter more than one static route, use comma-separated values.

  5. Review your choices and select OK, or select No to modify your choices.

    When the configuration has finished, CloudControl displays a confirmation message stating that the configuration has completed successfully.

What to Do Next 

The final step of the configuration process is done through the CloudControl GUI. See Completing the CloudControl Installation Using the GUI.

You can add a secondary node to create your cluster now, or after the configuration is complete.