The ExtremeCloud Edge v5.11.01 Managed Orchestration Deployment Guide provides comprehensive procedures for deploying ExtremeCloud Edge within the Universal Compute Platform environment. Key setup requirements include detailed hardware specifications and network configurations, such as Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) for high availability and load distribution. The guide emphasizes the deployment of Kubernetes clusters and Docker containers for application orchestration, along with configuring firewall policies and network addressing schemes. It delves into the intricacies of inter-cluster communication for synchronization and node health monitoring over a 10 Gbps backplane. Additionally, the guide covers the configuration of cluster states, pre-deployment readiness checks, and software provisioning, including the integration with the ExtremeCloud IQ engine for centralized cloud management. Detailed instructions on network segmentation, private IP schemes, and persistent connections to ExtremeCloud services ensure robust operational performance.
