Scenario 1: Fresh Install

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In this scenario, you will be installing a fresh copy of NETLAB+ and will not be transitioning any data from an existing NETLAB+ VM. You will use Proxmox for the entire backend.

This scenario would be used if one or more of the following cases is true:

  • If you are a new customer.

  • If you are an existing customer:

    • You DO NOT care about user accounts, class data, statistics, etc.

    • You MUST download all custom pod and lab designs if transferring them to new system. (Note administrators cannot download instructor pod and lab designs, instructors must to this themselves.)

    • NDG Recommends taking screenshots of all real hardware pod configurations if transferring to new system. (It is recommended you consider Scenario 2)

Overview

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NETLAB+ Catalog refers to the content available on the NDG NETLAB+ platform. To review these options, please visit NETLAB+ Supported Content List.

There are several steps involved in this scenario. Below is a list of steps in the proper order:

  1. Install Proxmox VE on your management server.

    • You will CREATE the cluster on the management server.

  2. Install Proxmox VE on your remaining host servers.

    • You will JOIN the cluster on these host servers.

  3. Deploy NETLAB+ on the management server.

  4. Add Proxmox VE cluster to the NETLAB+ VMI as a datacenter using the management server IP address.

  5. Add all Proxmox VE host servers to NETLAB+ (management and host servers.)

  6. Follow Pod Installation Guides for the content of your choice.