Frequently asked questions about NC2 on Azure
This article addresses questions most frequently asked about NC2 on Azure.
What is Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)?
Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) uses locally attached storage resources to combine common data center hardware with intelligent software to create flexible building blocks that replace legacy infrastructure consisting of separate servers, storage networks, and storage arrays. Video explanation
Is NC2 on Azure a Microsoft or non-Microsoft offering?
Both. On Azure Marketplace, Nutanix on Azure as Baremetal is a Microsoft offering; as Nutanix Software, it's a non-Microsoft offering, with a direct engagement by Microsoft for sales and support. This arrangement includes a codeveloped product and joint support model: Nutanix software is supported by Nutanix, and Azure infrastructure is supported by Microsoft.
How will I be billed?
Customers are billed on a pay-as-you-go basis. Additionally, customers are able to use their existing Microsoft Azure Consumption Contract (MACC).
Who supports NC2 on Azure?
Microsoft delivers support for BareMetal infrastructure of NC2 on Azure. You can submit a support request. For Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) managed subscriptions, the first level of support provides the Solution Provider in the same fashion as CSP does for other Azure services.
Nutanix delivers support for Nutanix software of NC2 on Azure. Nutanix offers a support tier called Production Support for NC2. For more information about Production Support tiers and SLAs, see Product Support Programs under Cloud Services Support.
Does this solution integrate with the rest of the Azure cloud?
Yes. You can use the products and services in Azure that you already have and love.
Can I use my existing VPN or ExpressRoute gateway for the DR scenario?
Yes.
Does NC2 on Azure store customer data outside the Azure region that a customer has chosen?
No.
How can I create a VM on a node?
After a customer provisions a cluster, they can spin up a VM through the Nutanix Prism Portal. This operation should be exactly the same as on-premises in the prism portal.
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