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Multiple CE nodes in vmware?
- Nov 18, 2022
Hi Josh, when creating a multi-node VMware site, you must specify the same value for Cluster Name (that is site name) for all 3 nodes and different Host Name in the vApp properties.
After that follow this guide to accept the registration in case of a multi-node VMware site: https://docs.cloud.f5.com/docs/how-to/site-management/create-vmw-site#multi-node-site-registration
Also, you can try out the F5 XC App Stack site where you will have more control over the K8s cluster: https://docs.cloud.f5.com/docs/how-to/site-management/create-voltstack-site
- Nov 21, 2022
I have done this on KVM. The trick is to set up ALL isos first, as though they were independent and get ALL of them to provisioning. When you go to provision, let it know how many nodes (I did 3) and it will provision all 3 at once.
- Nov 28, 2022
Correct, 3 nodes minimum for a cluster. It is a k8s cluster, so 3 minimum. Then you can add workers, but to be honest, with 4vcpu x 3 nodes, you have enough compute for several GB of traffic. Workers are interesting for AppStack.
I'm working on a DevCentral article on how-to create a Cluster of CE in KVM/VMware and Public Cloud (it is different for public cloud). Stay tuned.
I have done this on KVM. The trick is to set up ALL isos first, as though they were independent and get ALL of them to provisioning. When you go to provision, let it know how many nodes (I did 3) and it will provision all 3 at once.
- Nov 22, 2022
So doing some more reading on this, it seems to be implied that all CE clusters are either 1 node, or 3 nodes? No 2 node clusters, right?
And AppStack clusters could have a group of master nodes and a group of worker nodes? What is the limit on AppStack nodes?
Also it seemed like I had better luck assigning the fleet config to my CE devices after it was finished provisioning, otherwise I tended to get a an error about a missing eth1 interface for bond networking.
- Matt_DierickNov 28, 2022Employee
Correct, 3 nodes minimum for a cluster. It is a k8s cluster, so 3 minimum. Then you can add workers, but to be honest, with 4vcpu x 3 nodes, you have enough compute for several GB of traffic. Workers are interesting for AppStack.
I'm working on a DevCentral article on how-to create a Cluster of CE in KVM/VMware and Public Cloud (it is different for public cloud). Stay tuned.
- AubreyKingF5Nov 28, 2022Moderator
I have been told by XC team just now that 40 is the number: 3 control nodes and 37 workers.
I didn't enjoy the fleet method, but it is certainly flexible once you set it up. 🙂
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