You can configure an IPv4-only, IPv6-only, or a dual mode (IPv4 and IPv6) Grid, but the configuration example uses IPv4 addresses. In this example, you configure seven NIOS appliances in a Grid serving internal DHCP and DNS for an enterprise with the domain name corpxyz.com. There are three sites: HQ and two branch offices. A hub-and-spoke VPN tunnel system connects the sites, with HQ at the hub. The distribution and roles of the NIOS appliances at the three sites are as follows:
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Required Ports and Addresses
Interface | Address | *Subnet Mask (IPv4) or Prefix Length (IPv6) | Gateway | Port Settings | **Interface ID | **NIC Name | **Compute Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIP ( IPv4) | 10.0.1.10 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.1.1 | Automatic | NA | NA | NA |
Node2 HA (IPv4) | 10.0.1.9 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.1.1 | Automatic | eni-0a483dd404b008db9 | Nic_ha2 | Comp_resc_ha2 |
Node2 LAN1 (IPv4) | 10.0.1.8 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.1.1 | Automatic | NA | NA | NA |
Node1 HA (IPv4) | 10.0.1.7 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.1.1 | Automatic | eni-0a483dd404b006db9 | Nic_ha1 | Comp_resc_ha1 |
Node1 LAN1 (IPv4) | 10.0.1.7 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.0.1.1 | Automatic | NA | NA | NA |
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From the Grid tab, select the Grid Manager tab -> Members tab.
Expand the Toolbar and click Add -> Add Grid Member.
In the Add Grid Member wizard, enter the following and click Next:
Member Type: Select Infoblox.
If this member is a NIOS virtual appliance, then select Virtual NIOS.Host Name: Enter ns3.site1.corpxyz.com
Comment: Enter Site 1 - ns3.site1.corpxyz.com
Specify the following information about the member that you are adding to the Grid and click Save & Close:
Type of Network Connectivity: Select IPv4 from the drop-down list.
High Availability Pair: Select this option.
(Only for NIOS 9.0.4 or later) Public Cloud: Select the checkbox If you are deploying the vNIOS instance on a public cloud platform, and then choose the platform from the drop-down list. This option is appears after you enable High Availability Pair.
For additional steps that must be performed in the cloud platform portal, see the Infoblox vNIOS installation guide of the corresponding cloud platform.
Note that HA configuration with IPv6 networks is not supported on public cloud platforms.Virtual Router ID: Enter 111.
Required Ports and Addresses:
Interface | Address | *Subnet Mask (IPv4) or Prefix Length (IPv6) | Gateway | Port Settings | Interface ID | NIC Name | Compute Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIP (IPv4) | 10.1.1.10 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.1.1.1 | Automatic | eni-0a483dd404b066db9 | NA | NA |
Node1 HA (IPv4) | 10.1.1.7 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.1.1.1 | Automatic | eni-0a483dd404b067db9 | Nic_mem_ha1 | Comp_resc_mem_ha1 |
Node2 HA (IPv4) | 10.1.1.9 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.1.1.1 | Automatic | eni-0a483dd404b066db9 | Nic_mem_ha2 | Comp_resc_mem_ha2 |
Node1 LAN1 (IPv4) | 10.1.1.6 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.1.1.1 | Automatic | eni-0a483dd404b067db9 | NA | NA |
Node2 LAN1 (IPv4) | 10.1.1.8 | 255.255.255.0 | 10.1.1.1 | Automatic | eni-0a483dd404b066db9 | NA | NA |
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