The VMware Cloud Flex Storage pre-deployment checklist can help guide you as you deploy the service.
Before You Begin
VMware Cloud Flex Storage does not support organization level IP Allow List authentication policies. If IP Allow Lists are enabled in your organization, it might prevent you from mounting your first datastore. If your organization leverages the organization level IP “Allow List” feature, contact support prior to deployment for assistance.
Gaining Access to VMware Cloud Flex Storage
- It can take up to two business days to activate the service.
- For instructions on how to gain access to the service, see Request the VMware Cloud Flex Storage Service.
Prior to Activating First Region
VMware Cloud Flex Storage provides cloud storage for your VMware Cloud SDDCs, so you activate regions and create subscriptions for regions where you have (or plan to have) SDDCs.
- The region you activate is the location where VMware Cloud Flex Storage is deployed and where you want to create datastores.
- If you already have a subscription created, or are planning on creating one in the future, be sure that the subscription region matches your storage region location.
Preparing Your Organization for VMware Cloud Flex Storage
To prepare your organization for using VMware Cloud Flex Storage, make sure have an SDDC deployed and running in the region you activated before you create your first datastore.
Inviting Users and Granting Roles
To provide others in your organization access to the VMware Cloud Flex Storage UI, you need to invite them to your organization and grant them the proper credentials and role assignment. For more information on roles, see Roles and Permissions.
| Organization ID | User Email | VMware Cloud Flex Storage Role |
|---|---|---|
