Network virtualization on CloudBolt Documentation

Manage network virtualization

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These are the steps from creating an NSX-T connection to using it in a blueprint. Before you start, make sure at least one vCenter resource handler exists. Then work through the sections below in order, because each depends on the last.

Map a resource handler

NSX-T keeps a list of its connected compute managers. Refreshing the mappings requests that list from NSX-T, and Cloud Management Platform (CMP) displays the vCenter entries. The NSX-T integration supports only vCenter resource handlers, so you need at least one before this step produces any output.

Configure network build items on blueprints

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With a network build item, the blueprint carries the network alongside the servers, and both are created when someone orders it.

Before you start

Connect an NSX-T manager and map it to a vCenter resource handler. See Network virtualization and Manage network virtualization.
Give the blueprint a resource type. A blueprint with a resource type of None cannot carry a network build item.
Add at least one server build item.

The Network button appears on the Build tab only once an NSX-T mapping has a resource handler attached. If you cannot see it, check the mapping.