Deployment on AWS using Terraform

Create a main.tf file

The main Terraform configuration settings are included in the main.tf file. You can create it by following this procedure or using the WEKA Cloud Deployment Manager. See WEKA Cloud Deployment Manager Web (CDM Web) User Guide.

Before you begin

The Terraform must be installed on the workstation used for the deployment. Check the minimum required Terraform version specified in the Requirements section of the Terraform-AWS-WEKA module.

Procedure

1. Review the Terraform-AWS-WEKA example and use it as a reference for creating the main.tf according to your deployment specifics on AWS.

2. Tailor the main.tf file to create SMB-W or NFS protocol clusters by adding the relevant code snippet. Adjust parameters like the number of gateways, instance types, domain name, and share naming:

• SMB-W

smb_protocol_gateways_number = 3
smb_protocol_gateway_instance_type = "c5.2xlarge" 
smbw_enabled = true
smb_domain_name = "CUSTOMER_DOMAIN"
smb_share_name = "SPECIFY_SMB_SHARE_NAMING"
smb_setup_protocol = true

• NFS

nfs_protocol_gateways_number = 1
nfs_protocol_gateway_instance_type = "c5.2xlarge"
nfs_setup_protocol = true

1. Add WEKA POSIX clients (optional): If needed, add WEKA POSIX clients to support your workload by incorporating the specified variables into the main.tf file:

clients_number = 2
client_instance_type = "c5.2xlarge"

Apply the main.tf file

Once you complete the main.tf settings, apply it: Run terraform apply

Note: Terraform creates a second password specifically for lambda functions, eliminating the need to create your own password.

Set the license

To run IOs against the cluster, a valid license must be applied. Obtain a valid license and apply it to the WEKA cluster. For details, see License overview.

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