This is an unofficial step-by-step guide on how to deploy and configure HCX (VMware Hybrid Cloud Extensions) in both on-prem and VMC environments. It covers L2 extension of networks over both the internet and over a private line like DX or VPN. Do not watch if you are allergic to ASCII cows. See https://jonamiki.com for more guides and other info
Chapters:
1. Switching vCenter to private IP and deploying HCX Cloud in VMC:
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2. Initial SDDC firewall configuration:
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3. Switching HCX to private IP and adding HCX firewall rules:
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4. Downloading and deploying HCX for the on-prem DC side:
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5. Adding HCX license, linking on-prem HCX with vCenter:
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6. HCX site pairing between HCX Connector and HCX Cloud:
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7. Creating HCX Network and Compute profiles:
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8. Choice: Deploy service mesh over public IP or private IP:
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9. Deploy service mesh over public IP:
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10. Live migrating a VM to AWS:
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11. Deploy service mesh over private IP (DX, VPN to TGW):
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