Dell XC720xd for Desktop Virtualization

Getting Started Guide

Regulatory Model: E14S Series

Regulatory Type: E14S001

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Quick start guide for Dell XC720xd for Desktop Virtualization

NOTE: DO NOT throw away this document. This document contains important information and Web site URLs for the installation and licensing of your Dell XC720xd appliance, and information for contacting Dell Technical Support team.

Pre-requisites

Information about the necessary pre-requisites for Dell-supported hardware and software may be

accessed online from the See XC Series support information at dell.com/WyseXC.

Setting up the XC720xd

NOTE: For detailed instructions about each tasks mentioned here, see the XC720xd Deployment Guide at dell.com/WyseXC.

Before you deploy virtual desktops, complete the following tasks to set up your appliance:

1.Cable the network ports of the host system for the following connections:

a.Broker and virtual desktops

b.Hypervisor and host server

c.Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC)

2.Configure the hypervisor on the host system.

3.Configure Nutanix software.

4.Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server.

5.Install and configure Microsoft SCVMM software if using vWorkspace with Hyper-V or XenDesktop with Hyper-V.

6.Install and configure VMware vCenter if using VMware View or XenDesktop with vSphere.

7.Install and configure connection broker as necessary.

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Licensing information

Your XC720xd appliance order includes software and licenses that need to be downloaded and installed. Complete the following tasks:

1.Download and install Nutanix.

2.Download and install Microsoft SQL.

3.Download and install SCVMM.

4.Download and install Broker (Dell vWorkspace???, Citrix XenDesktop???, Citrix XenApp???, or VMware View???).

Contacting Dell

NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area.

???To contact Dell ProSupport, keep your Service Tag ready and go to dell.com/support/ softwarecontacts.

???To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues, go to dell.com/contactdell.

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