How to setup a new Nutanix host.

Setting up a new Nutanix host involves several steps, including preparing the hardware, installing the Nutanix software, and configuring the network settings. Here is a general outline of the process:

Prepare the hardware by installing the necessary components, such as the CPU, memory, and storage devices.

Download the Nutanix software image and create a bootable USB drive.

Connect to the host using a monitor and keyboard, and boot the host using the USB drive.

Follow the prompts to install the Nutanix software. This process may take several minutes to complete.

Once the installation is complete, you will be prompted to configure the network settings for the host.

Log in to the Nutanix web console using the IP address of the host and the default credentials.

Configure the network settings and other basic settings, like the time zone, host name, and cluster settings.

After the host is configured, you can add it to an existing cluster or create a new cluster.

Once cluster is created, you can add more nodes to the cluster, and configure the storage and network settings for the cluster.

The host is now ready to use, you can start creating virtual machines and deploying applications on the cluster.

Note: it is important to consult Nutanix documentation and best practices as this is a high level explanation and may not cover all the details.

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