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Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow

The Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow enables you to create an SVM and delegate the SVM administrative rights to a domain user.

When you execute the workflow, a new SVM is created, with Snapshot copy policies and export policies. A new data LIF is created to enable any NFS or CIFS services setup in the newly created SVM. A new management LIF is also created for delegation.

Note: After the workflow is executed, an SVM is created with its management delegated to the specified administrator. This workflow does not include post-configuration tasks for the SVM.

For more information about SVM configuration, see the Clustered Data ONTAP System Administration Guide for SVM Administrators.

Note: This workflow does not support IPv6 addressing.

The following sections provide details about the workflow and how to execute the workflow:

Prerequisites for executing the Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow

You must ensure that certain requirements are met before executing the Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow. You must be a cluster administrator for executing this workflow.

  • Your system must be running clustered Data ONTAP.
    Note: This workflow is qualified to work with Data ONTAP 8.3 and later.
  • OnCommand Workflow Automation (WFA) 3.0 must be installed.
  • You must have added OnCommand Unified Manager 6.2 or later as a data source in WFA and obtained the latest Unified Manager data.
  • The AD server must be accessible with proper credentials.

What happens when you execute the Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow

The Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow enables you to create anStorage Virtual Machine (SVM, formerly known as Vserver) and delegate the SVM administrative rights to a domain user.

After executing the workflow, you should verify if the newly created SVM is available by logging in to OnCommand Unified Manager or from the Data ONTAP CLI by executing the vserver show SVM_name command.

Note: The workflow does not include the verification procedure.

The following illustration displays the tasks involved in executing the workflow:


The image displays tasks performed in the Create SVM and delegate to 'domain user' workflow.

Executing the Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow

The Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) And Delegate To 'domain user' workflow enables you to create a new SVM and delegates it to a domain user.

Before you begin

You must have reviewed the prerequisites for executing the workflow.

About this task

You should have the following input parameters available for executing the workflow:

  • Cluster name
  • SVM name
  • Aggregate name to contain the root volume of the SVM
  • IPspace name
  • Data LIF details:
    • LIF address
    • Route gateway
    • Network mask
    • Home node
    • Port
  • DNS details:
    • Domain name
    • Servers
  • AD details:
    • Domain name
    • Admin user name
    • Admin password
  • Delegation details:
    • Management LIF address
    • Route gateway
    • Network mask
    • Home node
    • Port
    • Aggregates to be used by the SVM
    • Maximum volume count
    • Domain user name
    • Role for the new user

Steps

  1. Log in to WFA by providing the necessary credentials.
  2. Click Portal > Setup > Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine And Delegate To 'domain user'.
    Tip: You can use the filter () to locate the workflow.
  3. Click the Execute icon ().
    The Execute Workflow 'Create Basic Storage Virtual Machine And Delegate To 'domain user' dialog box is displayed.
  4. Select the cluster in which you want to create the SVM.
  5. Specify the SVM name.
  6. Select the aggregate to contain the root volume of the SVM.
  7. Select the IPspace name for the SVM.
  8. Provide data LIF details such as the LIF address, route gateway, network mask, home node of the LIF, and port.
  9. Provide the DNS details such as the DNS domain name and IP addresses of the domain servers.
  10. Provide Active Directory (AD) details such as the fully qualified AD domain name, name of the AD user with administrative privileges, and password for the AD user.
  11. Provide the SVM delegation details, such as IP address of the management LIF, route gateway, netmask, home node, port, list of aggregates to be used by the SVM, maximum number of volumes to be created in the SVM, name of the domain user, and role to be assigned to the new user.
  12. Optional: Click Preview to validate your workflow before executing it.
  13. Click Execute.
    You can also schedule the workflow for execution at a later date and time by selecting the Choose Date and Time for Execution check box.

After you finish

You should verify if the newly created SVM is available by choosing one of the following methods:

  • Log in to OnCommand Unified Manager and verify that the SVM is displayed in Storage > Storage Virtual Machines.
    Note: Due to monitoring intervals in Unified Manager, there could be a delay in displaying the SVM details in the Unified Manager UI.
  • Log in to the Data ONTAP CLI and run the vserver show SVM_name command.

The new domain user should verify that the SVM is accessible by logging in to the SVM through the management IP address using the delegated domain user credentials—for example, sshdomain\\username@management LIF IP

Note: The domain user credentials might not be the same as that of AD credentials.
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