Merge pull request #200150 from ianwhytez/nc2-public-preview

Nc2 public preview

Author: Court72

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/index.yml

@@ -147,4 +147,38 @@ landingContent:
           - text: Setting up SMT server for SUSE Linux
             url: ../virtual-machines/workloads/sap/hana-setup-smt.md?context=%2fazure%2fbaremetal-infrastructure%2fworkloads%2fsap%2fcontext%2fcontext
           - text: Buy an SAP HANA Large Instances reservation
-            url: /azure/cost-management-billing/reservations/prepay-hana-large-instances-reserved-capacity
+            url: /azure/cost-management-billing/reservations/prepay-hana-large-instances-reserved-capacity
+
+# card 4
+  - title: BareMetal Infrastructure for NC2 on Azure
+    linkLists: 
+      - linkListType: overview
+        links:
+         - text: What is BareMetal Infrastructure for NC2 on Azure?
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/nc2-baremetal-overview.md
+         - text: About the Public Preview
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/about-the-public-preview.md
+         - text: FAQ
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/faq.md
+      - linkListType: get-started
+        links:
+         - text: Getting started
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/get-started.md
+         - text: Use cases and supported scenarios
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/use-cases-and-supported-scenarios.md  
+         - text: Requirements
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/requirements.md
+         - text: Supported instances and regions
+           url: /nc2-public-preview/supported-instances-and-regions.md
+         - text: SKUs
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/skus.md
+      - linkListType: architecture
+        links:
+         - text: Architecture
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/architecture.md 
+      - linkListType: concept
+        links:
+         - text: Solution design
+           url: workloads/nc2-public-preview/solution-design.md
+
+

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/toc.yml

@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
     href: connect-baremetal-infrastructure.md
 - name: Workloads
   items: 
+  
   - name: SAP HANA on Azure (Large Instances)
     items:
     - name: Certification
@@ -98,4 +99,9 @@
       - name: Buy an SAP HANA Large Instances reservation
         href: ../cost-management-billing/reservations/prepay-hana-large-instances-reserved-capacity.md
   - name: Oracle
+    items:
     href: ./workloads/oracle/toc.yml
+  - name: NC2 on Azure Public Preview
+    items: 
+    href: ./workloads/nc2-public-preview/toc.yml
+  

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-public-preview/about-the-public-preview.md

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+---
+title: About NC2 on Azure Public Preview
+description: Learn about NC2 on Azure Public Preview and the benefits it offers.
+ms.topic: overview
+ms.subservice: baremetal-nutanix
+ms.date: 03/31/2021
+---
+
+# About NC2 on Azure Public Preview
+
+The articles in this section are intended for the professionals participating in the Public Preview of NC2 on Azure.
+
+ To provide input, email [NC2-on-Azure Docs](mailto:[email protected]).
+
+:::image type="content" source="media/nc2-on-azure-preview.png#lightbox" alt-text="Illustration of NC2 on Azure Public Preview features." border="false" lightbox="media/nc2-on-azure-preview-large.png":::
+
+In particular, this article highlights Public Preview features. 
+
+## Unlock the benefits of Azure
+
+* Establish a consistent hybrid deployment strategy
+* Operate seamlessly with on-premise Nutanix Clusters in Azure
+* Build and scale without constraints
+* Invent for today and be prepared for tomorrow with NC2 on Azure
+
+### Scale and flexibility that align with your needs
+
+Get scale, automation, and fast provisioning for your Nutanix workloads on global Azure infrastructure to invent with purpose.
+
+### Optimize your investment
+
+Keep using your existing Nutanix investments, skills, and tools to quickly increase business agility with Azure cloud services.
+
+### Gain cloud cost efficiencies
+
+Manage your cloud spending with license portability to significantly reduce the cost of running workloads in the cloud.
+
+### 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
+* Nutanix Bring your own License (BYOL)  
+
+> [!NOTE]
+> During the public preview, RI is not supported. 
+An additional discount may be available.
+
+## Support
+
+Nutanix (for software-related issues) and Microsoft (for infrastructure-related issues) will provide end-user support.
+
+## Next steps
+
+Learn more:
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+> [Use cases and supported scenarios](use-cases-and-supported-scenarios.md)

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-public-preview/architecture.md

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+---
+title: Architecture of BareMetal Infrastructure for NC2
+description: Learn about the architecture of several configurations of BareMetal Infrastructure for NC2.
+ms.topic: reference
+ms.subservice:  baremetal-nutanix
+ms.date: 04/14/2021
+---
+
+# Architecture of BareMetal Infrastructure for Nutanix
+
+In this article, we look at the architectural options for BareMetal Infrastructure for Nutanix and the features each option supports.
+
+## Deployment example
+
+The image in this section shows one example of an NC2 on Azure deployment.
+
+:::image type="content" source="media/nc2-on-azure-deployment-architecture.png#lightbox" alt-text="Diagram showing NC2 on Azure deployment architecture." border="false" lightbox="media/nc2-on-azure-deployment-architecture-large.png":::
+
+### Cluster Management virtual network
+
+* Contains the Nutanix Ready Nodes
+* Nodes reside in a delegated subnet (special BareMetal construct)
+
+### Hub virtual network
+
+* Contains a gateway subnet and VPN Gateway
+* VPN Gateway is entry point from on-premises to cloud
+
+### PC virtual network
+
+* Contains Prism Central - Nutanix's software appliance that enables advanced functionality within the Prism portal.
+
+## Connect from cloud to on-premises
+
+Connecting from cloud to on-premises is supported by two traditional products: Express Route and VPN Gateway.
+One example deployment is to have a VPN gateway in the Hub virtual network.
+This virtual network is peered with both the PC virtual network and Cluster Management virtual network, providing connectivity across the network and to your on-premises site.
+
+## Next steps
+
+Learn more:
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+> [Requirements](requirements.md)

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-public-preview/faq.md

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+---
+title: FAQ
+description: Questions frequently asked about NC2 on Azure
+ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.subservice:  baremetal-nutanix
+ms.date: 07/01/2022
+---
+
+# Frequently asked questions about NC2 on Azure
+
+This article addresses questions most frequently asked about NC2 on Azure.
+
+## What is Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)?
+
+Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) uses locally attached storage resources to combine common data center hardware with intelligent software to create flexible building blocks that replace legacy infrastructure consisting of separate servers, storage networks, and storage arrays. [Video explanation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPYA5-V0yRo)
+
+## How can I create a VM on a node?
+
+After a customer provisions a cluster of Nutanix Ready Nodes, they can spin up a VM through the Nutanix Prism Portal.
+This operation should be exactly the same as on-premises in the prism portal.
+
+## Is NC2 on Azure a third party or first party offering?
+
+NC2 on Azure is a 3rd-party offering on Azure Marketplace.
+However, we're working hand in hand with Nutanix to offer the best product experience.
+
+## How will I be billed?
+
+Customers will be billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. Additionally, customers are able to use their existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Contract (MACC).
+
+## What software advantages does Nutanix have over competitors?
+
+Data locality
+Shadow Clones (which lead to faster boot time)
+Cluster level microservices that lead to world-class performance
+
+## Will this solution integrate with the rest of the Azure cloud?
+
+Yes! You can use the products and services in Azure that you already have and love.
+
+## Who supports NC2 on Azure?
+
+Microsoft delivers support for BareMetal infrastructure of NC2 on Azure.
+You can submit a support request. For Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) managed subscriptions, the first level of support provides the Solution Provider in the same fashion as CSP does for other Azure services.
+
+Nutanix delivers support for Nutanix software of NC2 on Azure.
+Nutanix offers a support tier called Production Support for NC2.
+For more information about Production Support tiers and SLAs, see Product Support Programs under Cloud Services Support.
+
+## Can I use my existing VPN or ER gateway for the DR scenario?
+
+Technically, yes. Raise a support ticket from Azure portal to get this functionality enabled.
+
+## Next steps
+
+Learn more:
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+> [Getting started](get-started.md)

articles/baremetal-infrastructure/workloads/nc2-public-preview/get-started.md

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+---
+title: Getting started
+description: Learn how to sign up, set up, and use NC2 on Azure Public Preview.
+ms.topic: conceptual
+ms.subservice: baremetal-nutanix
+ms.date: 07/01/2021
+---
+
+# Getting started with NC2 on Azure
+
+Learn how to sign up for, set up, and use NC2 on Azure Public Preview.
+
+## Sign up for the Public Preview
+
+Once you've satisfied the [requirements](requirements.md), go to [Nutanix Cloud Clusters
+on Azure Deployment
+and User Guide](https://download.nutanix.com/documentation/hosted/Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure.pdf) to sign up for the Preview.
+
+## Set up NC2 on Azure
+
+To set up NC2 on Azure, go to [Nutanix Cloud Clusters
+on Azure Deployment and User Guide](https://download.nutanix.com/documentation/hosted/Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure.pdf).
+
+## Use NC2 on Azure
+
+For more information about using NC2 on Azure, see [Nutanix Cloud Clusters
+on Azure Deployment
+and User Guide](https://download.nutanix.com/documentation/hosted/Nutanix-Cloud-Clusters-Azure.pdf).
+
+## Next steps
+
+Learn more:
+
+> [!div class="nextstepaction"]
+> [About the Public Preview](about-the-public-preview.md)