Deployment on AWS using Terraform

This step-by-step procedure ensures a seamless configuration of your network, customization of Terraform configurations, and successful deployment of the WEKA cluster on AWS.

Begin by creating a main.tf file, tailoring it to your deployment specifics on AWS. Once the main.tf is configured to your satisfaction, apply the changes.

Create a main.tf file

Before you begin

The Terraform must be installed on the workstation used for the deployment. Check the minimum required Terraform version specified 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

4. 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