To create the required vSAN storage policy in the vSphere Client for a VxRail stretched cluster, follow these steps:
* Log in to vSphere Client:
* Open the vSphere Client.
* Enter the username:[email protected].
* Enter the password:VMw@r3!123.
* ClickLogin.
* Navigate to Storage Policies:
* From the home screen, go toPolicies and Profilesin the left-hand navigation pane.
* Click onVM Storage Policies.
* Create a New Storage Policy:
* ClickCreate VM Storage Policy.
* Enter the name asvSAN Stretched Cluster.
* ClickNext.
* Configure Policy Rules:
* In thePolicy Structuresection, chooseEnable tag-based placement rulesif needed.
* ClickNext.
* Add vSAN Rules:
* In theStorage Compatibilitysection, clickAdd ruleand selectvSAN.
* Configure the following:
* Primary level of failures to tolerate (PFTT):1 failure - RAID 1 (Mirroring)
* Secondary level of failures to tolerate (SFTT):1 failure - RAID 1 (Mirroring)
* Failures to Tolerate:1
* Provisioning type:Thick Provisioning
* Ensure "Force Provisioning" is enabled. This allows the VM to be provisioned even if the current resources do not satisfy the policy.
* Set Data Services:
* Skip theData Servicessection if not applicable.
* ClickNext.
* Review and Finish:
* Review the policy settings.
* ClickFinishto create the storage policy.
* Apply the Storage Policy to VMs:
* Navigate to theVMssection.
* Select the VMs that need the new storage policy.
* Right-click and selectVM Policies>Edit VM Storage Policies.
* Choose thevSAN Stretched Clusterpolicy for the applicable disks.
Reference:
VMware vSAN Storage Policy Creation Guide: vSAN Storage Policies
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Note: The exact steps may vary slightly based on the version of vSphere Client being used. Make sure to adjust any specific configurations based on the latest guidelines and available features in the interface.