VMware ESXi for BYOL¶
About This Menu¶
About This Menu¶
VMware ESXi for BYOL¶
- This menu provides VMware ESXi in the evaluation mode state on the bare metal server.
- *Based on the ISO image, we will provide it in the state of completing the installation work.
This menu enable Customers to bring their own license (called BYOL hereafter) of VMware ESXi.
About VMware ESXi for BYOL server / Dedicated Hypervisor that can use official image template¶
This menu can be applied and used only when using bare metal server.
Deployment Patterns¶
Customers can utilize this menu only with Baremetal Server. Customers can utilize this menu only with Baremetal Server.
Features¶
On-Demand
For Customers who would like to reduce the operation cost of servers’ capacity management.
For Customers who would like to reduce the redundant server infrastructure to adapt to the unexpected high load of computing resource.
Dedicated Virtualization Environment
For Customers who need their dedicated virtualization environment for their requirements of application and security.
Customers wanting to build a private cloud equivalent to on-premises by utilizing VMware’s existing licenses
Available Functions¶
Official Image Template¶
The information such as the version of the official image template provided by VMware ESXi for BYOL etc. is as follows.
OS Version |
License type [1] | Availability period | Language |
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VMware ESXi 6.5 update1 | Evaluation mode |
60 days |
US Default |
VMware ESXi 6.7 update3 | Evaluation mode |
60 days |
US Default |
[1] | Evaluation mode is automatically downgraded to free mode in 60 days from application.
For details of the free mode, please refer to the following URL.
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The detailed ESXi Build Number varies depending on the bare metal server flavor you use.
Baremetal Server
Flavor information
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VMware ESXi 6.5 update1 | VMware ESXi 6.7 update3 |
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General Purpose 1 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 2 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 3 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
Workload Optimized 1 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
Workload Optimized 2 v1 | N/A | N/A |
General Purpose 1 v2 | 5969303 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 2 v2 | 5969303 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 3 v2 | 5969303 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 2 v3 | N/A | 14320388 |
General Purpose 3 v3 | N/A | 14320388 |
Workload Optimized 1 v2 | 5969303 | N/A |
Workload Optimized 2 v2 | N/A | N/A |
List of Functions¶
Functions offered as VMware ESXi for BYOL are as follows: [2]
Name of Functions |
Overview |
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Initial Username |
Initial user name will be provided as specified value in this menu. |
Initial Username and Password Settings |
NTT Com will set the first login password. |
Locale Settings |
NTT Com will set it according to this menu prescribed value. |
SSH Settings |
NTT Com will set it according to this menu prescribed value. |
Network Settings |
NTT Com will set it according to this menu prescribed value. |
Other Settings |
NTT Com will set the initial vib file and IPv6, NTP, DNS with the specified values in this menu. |
[2] | For the functions and information provided by VMware ESXi itself, please visit the website.
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Descriptions of Functions¶
Initial Username Settings¶
NTT Com sets the following as initial user name and initial user’s authority.
Item |
Details |
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Username |
root |
Permission |
Admin |
Initial Username and Password Settings¶
Passwords can be set as follows.
Item |
Details |
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Details |
Customers can set optional values via Customer Portal / API. If there is no entry, random value will be applied. |
Locale Settings¶
Keyboard Sequence Settings are set as follows:
Item |
Details |
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Keyboard Layout Settings |
English (US) |
SSH Settings¶
The ssh settings are as follows.
Item |
Details |
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SSH Service (TSM SSH Service) | Stopped |
Port | 22 |
Protocol | 2 |
Password Authentication | N |
keyboard-interactive authentication |
Y |
Public key Authentication | N |
For VMware ESXi, customers can not use SSH key pair registration function with customer portal / API.
Network Settings¶
Based on the network setting value specified by the customer at the time of creation, it is provided with the following setting values.
Logical Network | IP Address / Subnet Mask |
Default Gateway |
Segment type [3] _ |
Segment ID [3] _ |
VMkernel Interface Name |
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Logical Network 1 | Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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vlan | 3 | vmk0 - vmk3
It is set with either
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Logical Network 2 | Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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vlan | 3 | vmk0 - vmk3
It is set with either
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Logical Network 3 | Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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vlan | 3 | vmk0 - vmk3
It is set with either
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Logical Network 4 | Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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Completed after the confirmation by Customers.
Specified value
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vlan | 3 | vmk0 - vmk3
It is set with either
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[3] | (1, 2)
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The VMkernel Interface created above is provided with the following setting values.
VMkernel Interface Name |
VMkernel Port
Network label
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vMotion | Fault Tolerance Logging | Management | Virtual Switch Name |
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vmk0 | User Network 0 | Disable | Disable | Enable | Set to the virtual switch of the Plane to which the specified logical network belongs. |
vmk1 | User Network 1 | Disable | Disable | Enable | Set to the virtual switch of the Plane to which the specified logical network belongs. |
vmk2 | User Network 2 | Disable | Disable | Enable | Set to the virtual switch of the Plane to which the specified logical network belongs. |
vmk3 | User Network 3 | Disable | Disable | Enable | Set to the virtual switch of the Plane to which the specified logical network belongs. |
The failover setting of the VMkernel Interface created above is as follows.
VMkernel Interface Name |
NIC teaming policy |
Failover order |
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vmk0 | Identical to virtual switch policy |
It is set by Active / Unused in the physical NIC belonging to each virtual switch |
vmk1 | Identical to virtual switch policy |
It is set by Active / Unused in the physical NIC belonging to each virtual switch |
vmk2 | Identical to virtual switch policy |
It is set by Active / Unused in the physical NIC belonging to each virtual switch |
vmk3 | Identical to virtual switch policy |
It is set by Active / Unused in the physical NIC belonging to each virtual switch |
Warning
The failover order does not use the virtual switch setting. It is set by each VMkernel Interface.
Virtual switch settings are provided in the following configuration as configured in the vSphere Standard Switch.
Virtual Switch Name |
NIC teaming policy |
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Load balancing |
Failover Detection |
Notification to switch |
Failback |
Failover order |
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Data Plane vSwitch | Route based on source virtual port ID |
Link state only |
Yes |
Yes |
Active:vmnic0
Active:vmnic3
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Storage Plane vSwitch | Route based on source virtual port ID |
Link state only |
Yes |
Yes |
Active:vmnic1
Active:vmnic2
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Note
For the relationship between the physical NIC and NICPhysicalPort, please check the service manual of the bare metal server menu
Other Settings¶
Following is the details on OS image, and the initial settings other than the above:
Item |
Details |
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vib Image |
The same image as the binary provided by VMware |
Additional vib Image |
N/A |
N/A |
enable |
DNS | Not configured. Customers need to configure the OS by themselves after provided. |
NTP | 169.254.127.1 (Common Function Gateway NTP Server) |
Static Route |
NTT Com does not reflect each subnet resource settings. Customers need to configure the OS by themselves after provided. |
Post Install Action |
Not executed |
Menu¶
Official Image Template (Reprise)¶
The information such as the version of the official image template provided by VMware ESXi for BYOL etc. is as follows.
OS Version |
License type | Availability period | Language |
---|---|---|---|
VMware ESXi 6.5 update1 | Evaluation mode |
60 days |
US Default |
VMware ESXi 6.7 update3 | Evaluation mode |
60 days |
US Default |
The detailed ESXi Build Number varies depending on the bare metal server flavor you use.
Baremetal Server
Flavor information
|
VMware ESXi 6.5 update1 | VMware ESXi 6.7 update3 |
---|---|---|
General Purpose 1 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 2 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 3 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
Workload Optimized 1 v1 | 6765664 | 14320388 |
Workload Optimized 2 v1 | N/A | N/A |
General Purpose 1 v2 | 5969303 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 2 v2 | 5969303 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 3 v2 | 5969303 | 14320388 |
General Purpose 2 v3 | N/A | 14320388 |
General Purpose 3 v3 | N/A | 14320388 |
Workload Optimized 1 v2 | 5969303 | N/A |
Workload Optimized 2 v2 | N/A | N/A |
Subscription Method¶
- New Subscription:Customers can assign the following Official Image Template when they create Baremetal Server.
Server |
Baremetal Server |
ESXi-6.5.u1_64_BYOL_baremetal-server_01 |
ESXi-6.7.u3_64_BYOL_baremetal-server_01 |
- TerminationPlease delete Baremetal Server which was created with VMware ESXi for BYOL Official Image Template.
Terms and Conditions¶
Conditions for Usage with Other Services¶
Customers needs to subscribe in combination with Baremetal Server.
In the event that Customers utilize NTP Server that is provided in this service, they will essentially be required to obtain the Common Function Gateway. If Customers would like to request such, they are suggested that they request for subscription.
Pricing¶
Quality of Service¶
Support Coverage¶
Supported Official Image Template¶
NTT Com supports from creating the following Official Image Template below to providing to Customers.
Server |
Baremetal Server |
ESXi-6.5.u1_64_BYOL_baremetal-server_01 |
ESXi-6.7.u3_64_BYOL_baremetal-server_01 |
Support Method¶
VMware ESXi for BYOL is assumed that Customers bring their own license.
The license type is evaluation mode when NTT Com provides this menu. Customers need to purchase the license as well as the maintenance through VMware or resellers.
Please refer to OS Service Description for support coverage of this menu.
Restrictions¶
Switching from this menu to the dedicated hypervisor vSphere menu is not available. (The customer can not switch to a license based on vCloud Air Network program.)
In case the Customers’ evaluation mode license expires, they should renew the license through VMware, Inc. or their resellers.