Deployment Guide

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Note: If you enabled PULSE, your cluster must be able to connect to the external Pulse servers for
automatic case creation. If applicable with your network layout, configure your HTTP proxy settings for
external communication.
6.6.1 Understanding PULSE
This section assumes you have read the two Nutanix KB articles outlined in the Deployment Checklist. See
these KB articles to understand PULSE.
6.6.2 Dell Support Assist
For an enhanced Support Experience, Dell EMC recommends installing and configuring Dell SupportAssist.
Dell SupportAssist is a software application that transparently collects information about your system and
automatically creates support cases when issues are detected. Dell SupportAssist helps Dell to provide you
an enhanced, personalized, and efficient support experience. Dell uses the data to solve common problem,
designs and markets the products. For more information about installing and configuring Dell SupportAssist,
see: http://www.dell.com/enus/work/learn/supportassist-servers-storage-networking