Scenario:
I am setting up Nutanix CE inside an ESXi host that has a public IP. My goal is to ensure that VMs created inside AHV can access the internet and Prism central should also get installed and should be accessible through jump host for API testing
Current Setup:
- ESXi Host: Has a public IP.
- DHCP Network on ESXi: I created a DHCP network and set up a DHCP server inside ESXi.
- Nutanix CE VM:
- Installed using Nutanix CE ISO inside ESXi.
- Assigned to the DHCP network (no static IP set for AHV or CVM).
- Access to AHV & CVM:
- Using a jump host (Windows VM) with a public IP, I can access AHV and CVM consoles.
What I Want to Achieve:
- Install Prism Central (to use v4 APIs).
- Create a VM inside AHV, assign it a DHCP IP, and ensure it can access the internet.
Questions:
- How should I configure networking so that AHV VMs get internet access?
- What network settings should I use for Prism Central?
- Should I create a NAT, bridge, or a different setup?
- How should I handle routing & external connectivity?
- How to add additional vNIC to nutanix VM and then bridge it for AHV and CVM
Any guidance, best practices, or configuration steps would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!