Merge pull request #281298 from rvandenbedem/patch-3

Update about-nc2-on-azure.md

Author: v-dirichards

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articles/baremetal-infrastructure/index.yml

@@ -113,25 +113,11 @@ landingContent:
     linkLists: 
       - linkListType: overview
         links:
-         - text: What is BareMetal Infrastructure for Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure?
-           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/nc2-baremetal-overview.md
          - text: About BareMetal Infrastructure for Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure
            url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/about-nc2-on-azure.md
-         - text: FAQ
-           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/faq.md
-      - linkListType: get-started
-        links:
-         - text: Getting started
-           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/get-started.md
-         - text: Use cases and supported scenarios
-           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/use-cases-and-supported-scenarios.md  
-         - text: Requirements
-           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/requirements.md
-         - text: Supported instances and regions
-           url: ./workloads/nc2-on-azure/supported-instances-and-regions.md
-         - text: SKUs
-           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/skus.md
-      - linkListType: architecture
-        links:
          - text: Architecture
            url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/architecture.md
+         - text: Getting started
+           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/get-started.md         
+         - text: FAQ
+           url: workloads/nc2-on-azure/faq.md

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-on-azure/about-nc2-on-azure.md

@@ -6,18 +6,54 @@ description: Learn about Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure and the benefits it off
 ms.topic: overview
 ms.subservice: baremetal-nutanix
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
-ms.date: 05/21/2024
+ms.date: 7/19/2024
 ---
 
 # About Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure
 
-The articles in this section are intended for professionals interested in using Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Azure.
+In this article, we'll give an overview of the features BareMetal Infrastructure offers for Nutanix workloads.
 
-Email [NC2-on-Azure Docs](mailto:[email protected]) to provide input.
+Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Microsoft Azure provides a hybrid cloud solution that operates as a single cloud, allowing you to manage applications and infrastructure in your private cloud and Azure. With NC2 running on Azure, you can seamlessly move your applications between on-premises and Azure using a single management console. With NC2 on Azure, you can use your existing Azure accounts and networking setup (VPN, VNets, and Subnets), eliminating the need to manage any complex network overlays. With this hybrid offering, you use the same Nutanix software and licenses across your on-premises cluster and Azure to optimize your IT investment efficiently.
+
+You use the NC2 console to create a cluster, update the cluster capacity (the number of nodes), and delete a Nutanix cluster. After you create a Nutanix cluster in Azure using NC2, you can operate the cluster in the same manner as you operate your on-premises Nutanix cluster with minor changes in the Nutanix command-line interface (nCLI), Prism Element and Prism Central web consoles, and APIs.  
 
 :::image type="content" source="media/nc2-on-azure.png" alt-text="Illustration of NC2 on Azure features." border="false" lightbox="media/nc2-on-azure.png":::
 
-In particular, this article highlights NC2 features.
+## Operating system and hypervisor
+
+NC2 runs Nutanix Acropolis Operating System (AOS) and Nutanix Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV).
+
+- AHV hypervisor is based upon open source Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM).
+- AHV will determine the lowest processor generation in the cluster and constrain all Quick Emulator (QEMU) domains to that level.
+
+This functionality allows mixing of processor generations within an AHV cluster and ensures the ability to live-migrate between hosts.
+
+AOS abstracts kvm, virsh, qemu, libvirt, and iSCSI from the end-user and handles all backend configuration. Thus users can use Prism to manage everything they would want to manage, while not needing to be concerned with low-level management.
+
+## SKUs
+
+We offer two SKUs: AN36 and AN36P. The following table presents component options for each available SKU.
+
+| Component |Ready Node for Nutanix AN36|Ready Node for Nutanix AN36P|
+| :------------------- | -------------------: |:---------------:|
+|Core|Intel 6140, 36 Core, 2.3 GHz|Intel 6240, 36 Core, 2.6 GHz|
+|vCPUs|72|72|
+|RAM|576 GB|768 GB|
+|Storage|18.56 TB (8 x 1.92 TB SATA SSD, 2x1.6TB NVMe)|20.7 TB (2x750 GB Optane, 6x3.2-TB NVMe)|
+|Network (available bandwidth between nodes)|25 Gbps|25 Gbps|
+
+## Licensing
+
+You can bring your own on-premises capacity-based Nutanix licenses (CBLs). 
+Alternatively, you can purchase licenses from Nutanix or from Azure Marketplace.
+
+## Supported protocols
+
+The following protocols are used for different mount points within BareMetal servers for Nutanix workload.
+
+- OS mount – internet small computer systems interface (iSCSI)
+- Data/log – [Network File System version 3 (NFSv3)](/windows-server/storage/nfs/nfs-overview#nfs-version-3-continuous-availability)
+- Backup/archive – [Network File System version 4 (NFSv4)](/windows-server/storage/nfs/nfs-overview#nfs-version-41)
 
 ## Unlock the benefits of Azure
 
@@ -34,10 +70,6 @@ In particular, this article highlights NC2 features.
 * Modernize through the power of Azure
    * Adapt quicker with unified data governance and gain immediate insights with transformative analytics to drive innovation.
 
-### SKUs
-
-We offer two SKUs: AN36 and AN36P. For specifications, see [SKUs](skus.md).
-
 ### More benefits
 
 * Microsoft Azure Consumption Contract (MACC) credits
@@ -105,9 +137,19 @@ For any questions on Azure Hybrid Benefits, contact your Microsoft Account Execu
 
 ## Responsibility matrix
 
-On-premises Nutanix environments require the Nutanix customer to support all the hardware and software for running the platform.
-For NC2 on Azure, Microsoft maintains the hardware for the customer.
-For more information, see [NC2 on Azure responsibility matrix](nc2-on-azure-responsibility-matrix.md).
+NC2 on Azure implements a shared responsibility model that defines distinct roles and responsibilities of the three parties involved in the offering: the Customer, Microsoft and Nutanix.
+
+On-premises Nutanix environments require the Nutanix customer to support all the hardware and software for running the platform. For NC2 on Azure, Microsoft maintains the hardware for the customer.
+
+:::image type="content" source="media/nc2-on-azure-responsibility-matrix.png" alt-text="A diagram showing the support responsibilities for Microsoft and partners." border="false" lightbox="media/nc2-on-azure-responsibility-matrix.png":::
+
+Microsoft manages the Azure BareMetal specialized compute hardware and its data and control plane platform for underlay network. Microsoft supports if the customers plan to bring their existing Azure Subscription, VNet, vWAN, etc.
+
+Nutanix covers the life-cycle management of Nutanix software (MCM, Prism Central/Element, etc.) and their licenses.
+
+**Monitoring and remediation**
+
+Microsoft continuously monitors the health of the underlay and BareMetal infrastructure. If Microsoft detects a failure, it takes action to repair the failed services.
 
 ## Support
 
@@ -122,4 +164,4 @@ Nutanix (for software-related issues) and Microsoft (for infrastructure-related
 Learn more:
 
 > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-> [Use cases and supported scenarios](use-cases-and-supported-scenarios.md)
+> [Architecture](architecture.md)

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-on-azure/architecture.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: Learn about the architecture of several configurations of BareMetal
 ms.topic: reference
 ms.subservice: baremetal-nutanix
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
-ms.date: 7/17/2024
+ms.date: 7/19/2024
 ---
 
 # Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Azure architectural concepts
@@ -45,6 +45,82 @@ Each NC2 on Azure architectural component has the following function:
 - Azure ExpressRoute: Provides high-speed private connections between Azure data centers and on-premises or colocation infrastructure.
 - Azure Virtual WAN (vWAN): Aggregates networking, security, and routing functions together into a single unified Wide Area Network (WAN).
 
+## Use cases and supported scenarios
+
+Learn about use cases and supported scenarios for NC2 on Azure, including cluster management, disaster recovery, on-demand elasticity, and lift-and-shift.
+
+### Unified management experience - cluster management
+
+That operations and cluster management be nearly identical to on-premises is critical to customers.
+Customers can update capacity, monitor alerts, replace hosts, monitor usage, and more by combining the respective strengths of Microsoft and Nutanix.
+
+### Disaster recovery
+
+Disaster recovery is critical to cloud functionality.
+A disaster can be any of the following:
+
+- Cyber attack
+- Data breach
+- Equipment failure
+- Natural disaster
+- Data loss
+- Human error
+- Malware and viruses
+- Network and internet blips
+- Hardware and/or software failure
+- Weather catastrophes
+- Flooding
+- Office vandalism
+
+When a disaster strikes, the goal of any DR plan is to ensure operations run as normally as possible.
+While the business will be aware of the crisis, ideally, its customers and end-users shouldn't be affected.
+
+### On-demand elasticity
+
+Scale up and scale out as you like.
+We provide the flexibility that means you don't have to procure hardware yourself - with just a click of a button you can get additional nodes in the cloud nearly instantly.
+
+### Lift and shift
+
+Move applications to the cloud and modernize your infrastructure.
+Applications move with no changes, allowing for flexible operations and minimum downtime.
+
+## Supported SKUs and instances
+
+The following table presents component options for each available SKU.
+
+| Component |Ready Node for Nutanix AN36|Ready Node for Nutanix AN36P|
+| :------------------- | -------------------: |:---------------:|
+|Core|Intel 6140, 36 Core, 2.3 GHz|Intel 6240, 36 Core, 2.6 GHz|
+|vCPUs|72|72|
+|RAM|576 GB|768 GB|
+|Storage|18.56 TB (8 x 1.92 TB SATA SSD, 2x1.6TB NVMe)|20.7 TB (2x750 GB Optane, 6x3.2-TB NVMe)|
+|Network (available bandwidth between nodes)|25 Gbps|25 Gbps|
+
+Nutanix Clusters on Azure supports:
+
+* Minimum of three bare metal nodes per cluster.
+* Maximum of 28 bare metal nodes per cluster.
+* Only the Nutanix AHV hypervisor on Nutanix clusters running in Azure.
+* Prism Central instance deployed on Nutanix Clusters on Azure to manage the Nutanix clusters in Azure.
+
+## Supported regions
+
+When planning your NC2 on Azure design, use the following table to understand what SKUs are available in each Azure region.
+
+| Azure region | SKU   |
+| :---         | :---: |
+| Australia East | AN36P |
+| East US | AN36 |
+| East US 2 | AN36P |
+| Germany West Central | AN36P |
+| Japan East | AN36P |
+| North Central US | AN36P |
+| Southeast Asia | AN36P |
+| UK South | AN36P |
+| West Europe | AN36P |
+| West US 2 | AN36 |
+
 ## Deployment example
 
 The image in this section shows one example of an NC2 on Azure deployment.
@@ -116,4 +192,4 @@ The following table describes what’s supported for each network features confi
 Learn more:
 
 > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-> [Requirements](requirements.md)
+> [Getting Started](get-started.md)

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-on-azure/get-started.md

@@ -6,18 +6,40 @@ description: Learn how to sign up, set up, and use Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azu
 ms.topic: conceptual
 ms.subservice: baremetal-nutanix
 ms.custom: engagement-fy23
-ms.date: 05/21/2024
+ms.date: 7/19/2024
 ---
 
 # Getting started with Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure
 
 Learn how to sign up for, set up, and use Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2) on Azure.
 
+## Azure account requirements
+
+* An Azure account with a new subscription  
+* A Microsoft Entra directory
+
+## My Nutanix account requirements
+
+For more information, see "NC2 on Azure Subscription and Billing" in [Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure Deployment and User Guide]
+(https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure:Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure).
+
+## Networking requirements
+
+* Connectivity between your on-premises datacenter and Azure. Both ExpressRoute and VPN are supported. 
+* After a cluster is created, you'll need Virtual IP addresses for both the on-premises cluster and the cluster running in Azure.
+* Outbound internet access on your Azure portal.
+* Azure Directory Service resolves the FQDN:  
+gateway-external-api.cloud.nutanix.com.
+
+## Other requirements
+
+* Minimum of three (or more) Azure Nutanix Ready nodes per cluster 
+* Only the Nutanix AHV hypervisor on Nutanix clusters running in Azure
+* Prism Central instance deployed on NC2 on Azure to manage the Nutanix clusters in Azure
+
 ## Sign up for NC2
 
-Once you've satisfied the [requirements](requirements.md), go to 
-[Nutanix Cloud Clusters
-on Azure Deployment and User Guide](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure:Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure) to sign up.
+Go to [Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure Deployment and User Guide](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure:Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure) to sign up.
 
 To learn about Microsoft BareMetal hardware pricing, and to purchase Nutanix software, go to [Azure Marketplace](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/marketplace/apps/nutanixinc.nc2_azure?tab=Overview).
 
@@ -31,4 +53,4 @@ on Azure Deployment and User Guide](https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/de
 Learn more:
 
 > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
-> [About NC2 on Azure](about-nc2-on-azure.md)
+> [FAQ](faq.md)