Hello,
We are working on provisioning and deploying Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv) on Nutanix AHV using an API-based approach. Previously, we used Nutanix API for ASAv deployment, and now we want to validate whether FTDv can be fully provisioned using Nutanix API alone, without requiring manual steps during deployment as discussed in following https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/firepower/quick_start/consolidated_ftdv_gsg/ftdv-gsg/m-ftdv-nutanix-gsg.html.
What We Are Trying to Achieve:
Upload Cisco FTDv Image – Since FTDv requires a QCOW2 image, we need to upload it to Nutanix Image Service first.
Deploy FTDv VM – We must create a VM using the uploaded FTDv image and assign networking.
Apply Day-0 Configuration (Cloud-Init) – FTDv requires a Day-0 file (for IP, DNS, authentication, and FMC registration).
Power On & Validate – Ensure FTDv boots with the correct settings and is ready for FMC registration.
What We Need to Confirm:
- Nutanix API v2 vs. v3 – Nutanix API v3 supports cloud-init, while API v2 does not.
- Can Nutanix API alone handle the full provisioning of FTDv, including Day-0 config, or will manual intervention be required?
- Has anyone successfully deployed FTDv on Nutanix using API automation?
Thanks!