Nutanix cloud and partner solutions
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) supports the following Nutanix cloud and partner solution:
- Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS
Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS
Citrix DaaS (formerly Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops service) supports Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS. Nutanix clusters simplify how applications are run on private or multiple public clouds. For more information on Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS, seeNutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Deployment and User Guide.
Tip:
This support provides the same functionality as a Nutanix on-premises cluster. Only a single cluster is supported,Prism Element. For more information, seehere.
Requirements
You need the following to use Nutanix Clusters on AWS:
- A Nutanix account.
- An AWS account with the following permissions:
- IAMFullAccess
- AWSConfigRole
- AWSCloudFormationFullAccess
Create a Nutanix Cluster
To create a Nutanix Cluster:
- Log in to your Nutanix account.
- Locate theNutanix clusteroption, and clickLaunch. TheNutanix Consoleopens. For more information, seeGet Started with Nutanix Cluster on AWS.
- Choose to create anew VPC.
The cluster creation process may fail with the following errors:
- Cluster failed to create within a given time. Deleting cluster.
- Host Nutanix Cluster - Node
XXXXXXXXXXX: Instance i-xxxxxxxxxxxxx: disable network interface source/dest check error.
- Host Nutanix Cluster - Node
XXXXXXXXXXX: Unable to obtain instance i-xxxxxxxxxxxxxx network interface info.
If the cluster failed to create:
- Try to recreate one in a different region.
- Make sure to delete the Nutanix CloudFormation Stack (CFS) before retrying.
In addition to other resources, the Nutanix CFS creates:
- 1 VPC namedNutanix Cluster xxxxxxxxxxxxx10.0.0.0/16
- 2 subnets 10.0.128.0/24 and 10.0.129.0/24
- 1 Internet gateway
- 1 NAT gateway
Once the cluster is created, retrieve the address of theNutanix Prism:
- Go to theNutanix Console.
- In the upper right on the console, mouse over the linkLaunch Prism Elementand copy the URL.
Where to go next
- For a simple proof-of-concept deployment,install a VDAon a machine that will deliver apps or a desktop to your users.
- For creating and managing a connection, seeConnection to Nutanix cloud and partner solutions.
- Review all the steps in the installation and configuration process.