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Deploy ZCenter Service

Upload the ZCenter installation package and deploy ZCenter Service in ZStack Cube Virtualization Edition.

Before you begin

  • You are logged in as the admin user.
  • You have obtained the ZCenter installation package in QCOW2 format.
  • An image storage, host, and data storage with normal status and sufficient capacity are available.
  • A distributed port group is available for the service VM. To upload the package from a URL, make sure that the management node can access the URL.

Procedure

  1. On the navigation pane, choose Platform Service > All Services.
  2. On the ZCenter Service card, click Install.
  3. In the deployment drawer, click Upload Package and configure the package upload settings.
    Option Description
    Upload Method

    Select how to upload the installation package:

    • URL: Upload the package from an HTTP or HTTPS URL that ends with .qcow2.
    • Local Upload: Select a QCOW2 package from your local computer.
    URL/Installation Package Enter the package URL or select a local package. The displayed option depends on the selected upload method.
    Image Storage Select the image storage where the service package is stored.
  4. Click Upload and wait for the upload to complete.
    After the upload is complete, click Reupload if you need to replace the installation package.
  5. In the Deploy ZCenter Service step, click Deploy.
  6. In the Deploy ZCenter Service dialog box, configure the service VM.
    Option Description
    Service Name Enter a name for ZCenter Service.
    Host UUID Select the host on which the service VM runs. Only enabled and connected hosts are displayed.
    CPU Specify the number of CPUs for the service VM. Default: 8.
    Memory Specify the memory capacity for the service VM. Default: 16 GB.
    Data Storage UUID Select a data storage compatible with the target host. The system disk of the service VM is created on this data storage.
    Distributed Port Group Select the distributed port group for the service VM. The network must be available on the target host.
    IP Address

    Configure the IPv4 address of the service VM:

    • If DHCP is enabled on the distributed port group, leave this option empty to have the system automatically assign an address.
    • If IP address management is enabled on the distributed port group, the manually specified address must be within the selected network segment.
    Netmask If DHCP is not enabled on the distributed port group, enter the netmask for the service VM IP address.
    Gateway If DHCP is not enabled on the distributed port group, enter the gateway address used by the service VM.
  7. Click Deploy.

Results

The platform creates the service VM and installs ZCenter. After deployment, click View Overview to view service status and configuration information.

Note: If the package upload fails, click Reupload to upload the package again. If service deployment fails, click Deploy, and then click Clear and Redeploy in the Redeploy ZCenter Service dialog box. Reconfigure and deploy the service.
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