Build an infrastructure

The procedure for building an infrastructure varies depending on the complexity, but a basic infrastructure of relatively few elements is simple to build and can be up and running in a reasonably short amount of time.

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Element Connection Rules

Subnets (internal and external/Internet) can connect to hardware (server group, load balancer, firewall, and backhaul)

Hardware can connect to subnets

Subnets cannot connect to other subnets

Hardware cannot connect to other hardware

[Show me a table illustrating these rules]

Typical Connections

For typical element connections, see the infrastructure building best practices.

To Build a Basic Infrastructure

Follow these steps to build a basic infrastructure:

In the Main Page's Infrastructure Display Area, click [New]. [Show me]
The Editor opens. The center area of the Editor is the work, or display, area.

From the Element Palette at the left-hand side of the Editor, click and then drag an element (icon) to the work area. [Show me the palette]

Repeat Step 2 as needed to add the different types and numbers of elements you want in the infrastructure.

Position the elements adjacent to each other in a logical pattern that makes them easy to connect.

Connect each element to an incoming and outgoing interface observing the element connection rules.

Configure each element so that it has the capacity and settings you want.

As you build, periodically check the Infrastructure Details, at the left-hand side of the Editor, to see the quantity of Service Units (SUs) that your design consumes. If you exceed your purchased service units, the indicator turns red.

Complete the Infrastructure Details fields with the following information:

Name the infrastructure a unique and meaningful name that follows the Gateway DNS naming conventions (mandatory)

Select a Data Center from the dropdown list choices (mandatory)

Enter Notes for your information or record, as needed

From the Editor Option Buttons at the left-hand side of the Editor, click [File] and then [Save] to save the infrastructure. [Show me the buttons]
Once you save the infrastructure, it enters the Design state.

Click [Submit] to submit the design to Grid Operations for validation, and a message asks you to verify the action. [Show me the button]

Click [OK] to verify submission, and the Submission dialog appears. [Show me]

Click the Activate radio button, complete the Start date and End date information using each calendar widget, and then click [OK].
At this point, the infrastructure changes from Design state to Pending state.

Click [Print] to print a copy of the design for your record.