EMC D-PST-DY-23 - Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023 Exam

IP Address Requirements for PowerStore T Appliances

Management IP: Each PowerStore T appliance requires one management IP address for initial configuration and ongoing management.

Cluster IP: Each PowerStore cluster requires one cluster IP address for internal communication between the appliances within the cluster.

File Mobility Network (FMN) IPs: For file replication, each PowerStore cluster needs three FMN IP addresses. These are dedicated IPs used for replication traffic between clusters.

Calculating the Total Number of IPs

Since the scenario involves two PowerStore T appliances in each cluster, let's calculate the IP addresses needed per cluster:

2 appliances x 1 management IP per appliance = 2 management IPs

1 cluster IP

3 FMN IPs

Total: 2 + 1 + 3 = 6 IPs

However, there's a crucial detail:

Additional IP for File Replication: When configuring file replication, an additional IP address is required on the source cluster for the destination cluster to connect to. This is used for the replication relationship and communication.

Therefore, the final count is:

Source Cluster: 6 IPs + 1 additional IP = 7 IPs

Target Cluster: 6 IPs = 6 IPs

Since the question asks for the minimum number of IPs in each cluster to complete the configuration, the answer is 7 IPs.

Dell PowerStore References

PowerStore: Networking Guide for Storage Services: This guide provides detailed information about IP address requirements for different PowerStore configurations, including file replication. You can find the latest version on the Dell Support site.

PowerStore: Replication Technologies - Overview and Prerequisites: This document outlines the requirements for configuring replication, including the need for additional IP addresses for the File Mobility Network.

Link to PowerStore documentation: https://infohub.delltechnologies.com/l/dell-powerstore-replication-technologies/overview-and-prerequisites-1/

Understanding these IP address requirements is crucial for proper network planning and configuration in PowerStore environments, especially when implementing features like file replication.

1. Create the Volume

Navigate to Storage > Volumes.

Click + CREATE.

Enter the volume name (e.g., "TestDevVolume").

Set the volume size to 50 GB.

In the "Category" dropdown, select Other.

Important: Under "Advanced Settings," locate the "Performance" section and set the Workload Type to Low. This will ensure that the volume's performance has minimal impact on production I/O, especially during periods of heavy system load.

Click Add.

Verification

After creating the volume, you can verify its settings on the Volumes page. Check that the size, category, and workload type are correctly configured.

Key Considerations

Workload Type: The "Low" workload type setting is crucial in this scenario. It prioritizes production I/O over the test/dev volume, preventing performance contention.

Performance Monitoring: It's a good practice to monitor the system's performance after provisioning the volume, especially during peak usage, to ensure that the production workloads are not negatively affected.

By following these steps, you'll successfully provision a 50 GB volume for the application team with the appropriate performance settings to avoid impacting production I/O. This meets the requirements of the simulation task.

1. Navigate to NAS Servers

Go to Compute > NAS Servers.

Click Add NAS Server.

2. Configure NAS Server Settings

NAS Server Name: Enter payrollserver.

Network Interface: Select BaseEnclosure-bond1.

IP Address: Enter 192.168.2.20.

Subnet: Enter /24.

Gateway: Enter 192.168.2.254.

VLAN: Enter 1504.

AD/DNS: Enter 192.168.2.50.

Windows domain name: Enter company.com.

Domain administrator credentials: Enter Administrator for the username and password for the password.

3. Add the NAS Server

Click Add.

Verification

After the NAS server is created, you can verify its configuration on the NAS Servers page. Check that all the settings are correct.

Key Considerations

Network Connectivity: Ensure that the network interface (BaseEnclosure-bond1) is properly configured and connected to the network with the specified VLAN.

Active Directory Integration: The provided domain administrator credentials will be used to join the NAS server to the Active Directory domain. Make sure these credentials are valid.

DNS Resolution: The AD/DNS server IP address (192.168.2.50) should be reachable from the PowerStore appliance for proper name resolution.

By following these steps, you'll successfully create an SMB NAS server with the specified configuration in the PowerStore simulator.

1. Create the Host

Navigate to Compute > Hosts.

Click Add Host.

Enter the host name: ESXi3

Select iSCSI as the protocol.

Click Next.

Select the appropriate Network and Port Group for iSCSI connectivity.

Click Add.

2. Create the Volume

Navigate to Storage > Volumes.

Click Add Volume.

Enter the volume name: SQL_Datastore

Set the volume size to 5 TB.

Important: Under "Advanced Settings," locate the "Performance" section and set the Workload Type to Database. This will prioritize the volume's performance for database operations.

Click Add.

3. Map the Volume to the Host

On the Volumes page, locate the newly created SQL_Datastore volume.

Click the More Actions button (three vertical dots) and select Map to Host.

Choose the ESXi3 host.

Important: In the "LUN ID" field, enter 101 to assign the desired LUN number.

Click Map.

Verification

After completing these steps, go back to the Hosts page and select ESXi3.

Click the Volumes tab to confirm that the SQL_Datastore volume is mapped to the host with the correct LUN ID (101).

Key Considerations

iSCSI Network Configuration: Ensure that your iSCSI network is properly configured with the necessary VLANs and IP addresses.

Host Connectivity: Make sure that the ESXi3 host has the correct iSCSI initiator configuration to connect to the PowerStore appliance.

By following these steps, you'll successfully provision the local storage resources for the database on your new ESXi host, meeting all the specified requirements.

1. Open the simulator and log in with the default credentials: admin/Password123#.

2. SelectStorage>Volumesfrom the left menu.

3. SelectVolume-1andVolume-2from the list of volumes and clickGroup.

4. Enter a name for the volume group, such asConsistent-Group, and clickCreate.

5. SelectProtection>Protection Policiesfrom the left menu.

6. Click+ CREATEto launch the Create Protection Policy wizard.

7. Enter a name for the protection policy, such asDaily-Snapshot, and clickNext.

8. Click+ CREATEto create a new snapshot rule for the policy.

9. Enter a name for the snapshot rule, such asDaily-Rule, and clickNext.

10. SelectAll Daysfor the days to run the rule andTime of dayfor the frequency. Enter00:00as the start time and clickNext.

11. Enter25as the retention hours and clickNext.

12. Review the summary and clickFinishto create the snapshot rule.

13. ClickNextto continue the protection policy wizard.

14. Review the summary and clickFinishto create the protection policy.

15. SelectStorage>Volume Groupsfrom the left menu.

16. SelectConsistent-Groupfrom the list of volume groups and clickEdit.

17. ClickProtection Policyand selectDaily-Snapshotfrom the drop-down list. ClickSave.

18. The volume group is now configured with a protection policy that creates a snapshot every day at 00:00 and retains it for 25 hours.

1. On the simulator, click on theStoragetab on the left sidebar. Then click on theVolumessubtab. You will see a list of existing volumes on the cluster.

2. To create a new volume, click on theCreatebutton on the top right corner. A dialog box will appear where you can enter the volume details.

3. Enter the name of the volume asnvme-ds-01. Select the category asVirtualizationand the application asContainers/Kubernetes. These are optional fields that help you organize and identify your volumes.

4. Select the volume performance policy asHigh. This will optimize the volume for high performance and low latency. You can also customize the policy by clicking on theAdvancedbutton and adjusting the settings.

5. Enter the size of the volume as2 TB. You can also enable thin provisioning, compression, and deduplication if you want to save space and improve efficiency. Click on theCreatebutton to create the volume.

6. You will see a confirmation message that the volume has been created successfully. Click on theClosebutton to exit the dialog box. You will see the new volume in the list of volumes.

7. To add a new host, click on theHostssubtab on the left sidebar. You will see a list of existing hosts on the cluster.

8. To create a new host, click on theCreatebutton on the top right corner. A dialog box will appear where you can enter the host details.

9. Enter the name of the host asESXi-01. Select the initiator type asNVMe. This will enable the host to use the NVMe over TCP protocol to access the volumes.

10. To add the host mappings, click on theAdd Mappingbutton. A dialog box will appear where you can select the volume and the access type.

11. Select the volumenvme-ds-01from the drop-down menu. Select the access type asNVMe. This will map the volume to the host using the NVMe over TCP protocol. Click on theAddbutton to add the mapping.

12. You will see the mapping in the list of host mappings. You can add more mappings if you want to map more volumes to the host. Click on theCreatebutton to create the host.

13. You will see a confirmation message that the host has been created successfully. Click on theClosebutton to exit the dialog box. You will see the new host in the list of hosts.

14. You have completed the task of adding the host and the volume and giving the host access to the volume using the NVMe over TCP protocol. You can verify the configuration by clicking on the host or the volume and checking the details.

1. Create the Volume

Navigate to Storage > Volumes.

Click + CREATE.

Enter a name for the volume (e.g., "MyVolume").

Set the volume size to 100 GB.

In the "Category" dropdown, select Other.

Click Add.

2. Create the Protection Policy

Navigate to Protection > Protection Policies.

Click Add Protection Policy.

Enter a name for the policy (e.g., "HourlySnapshots").

Click Next.

3. Configure the Snapshot Rule

In the "Snapshot Rules" section, click Add Rule.

Enter a name for the rule (e.g., "HourlyRule").

Set the Days to Monday through Friday.

Set the Every field to 1 Hour.

Set Retain to 5 Days.

Click Add.

Click Next.

4. Review and Finish

Review the protection policy summary.

Click Finish.

5. Associate the Protection Policy with the Volume

Navigate back to Storage > Volumes.

Locate the 100 GB volume you created.

Click the More Actions button (three vertical dots) and select Edit.

In the "Protection Policy" field, select the newly created HourlySnapshots policy from the dropdown list.

Click Save.

Verification

To verify the configuration, go to Protection > Protection Policies.

Select the HourlySnapshots policy.

You should see the configured snapshot rule ("HourlyRule") with the specified settings.

Key Considerations

Snapshot Frequency: The snapshot rule you created will take hourly snapshots of the volume every weekday (Monday to Friday).

Retention Period: The snapshots will be retained for 5 days before being automatically deleted.

Storage Space: Snapshots consume storage space. Ensure you have enough free space to accommodate the snapshots taken based on the frequency and retention period.

By following these steps, you'll successfully create a 100 GB volume, configure a protection policy with the specified snapshot rule, and associate the policy with the volume, fulfilling the requirements of the simulation task.

1. Create the File System

Navigate to Storage > File Systems.

Click Add File System.

Enter the file system name: FS-1

Set the file system size to 5 TB.

Select the appropriate NAS Server (SMB-NAS Server in this case).

Click Add.

2. Create the Protection Policy

Navigate to Protection > Protection Policies.

Click Add Protection Policy.

Enter the policy name: Policy-1

Click Next.

3. Configure the Snapshot Rule

In the "Snapshot Rules" section, click Add Rule.

Enter a name for the rule (e.g., "Snap-Rule").

Set the Days to Tuesday.

Set the Every field to 1 Hour.

Ensure that Retention is set to the default value.

Click Add.

Click Next.

4. Review and Finish

Review the protection policy summary.

Click Finish.

5. Apply the Protection Policy to the File System

Navigate back to Storage > File Systems.

Locate the FS-1 file system.

Click the More Actions button (three vertical dots) and select Edit.

In the "Protection Policy" field, select the newly created Policy-1 from the dropdown list.

Click Save.

Verification

To verify the configuration, go to Protection > Protection Policies.

Select Policy-1.

You should see the configured snapshot rule ("Snap-Rule") with the specified settings.

Key Considerations

Default Retention: The default retention for snapshots in PowerStore will vary depending on your system configuration. Ensure that the default retention meets your data protection needs.

Snapshot Schedule: The snapshot rule you created will take hourly snapshots of the file system every Tuesday.

By following these steps, you'll successfully create the protection policy with the specified snapshot rule and apply it to the new file system, meeting all the requirements of the simulation task.