User guide

Completing the configuration
After ViPR is deployed, use the UI to complete the configuration steps that are required
before users can order ViPR services.
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Complete the initial setup steps, using the wizard that runs when you log in as root
for the first time.
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Add an authentication provider so you can later assign roles and ACLs to external
users.
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Add physical assets such as storage arrays, fabric managers, and data protection
systems.
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Create virtual arrays and virtual pools.
Figure 2 Steps for completing configuration
Avoid out-of-band changes to the physical environment
Once you have added a physical asset to the ViPR virtual appliance, avoid
reconfigurations with management tools other than the ViPR interfaces.
Collect information needed during configuration
Before configuring ViPR, you should have information at hand, such as IP addresses,
ports, and credentials, about the physical assets you are adding.
Collect Brocade configuration information
You need to verify the configuration of the Brocade switches and obtain the credentials
needed when adding the switches to the ViPR virtual appliance.
Before you begin
Be sure you have access to the required Brocade switch information.
Procedure
1. Obtain the following information:
Initial Configuration of ViPR Virtual Appliance
34 EMC ViPR 1.1.0 Installation and Configuration Guide