The NAS Extension is installed with the IP Availability Manager. After installation, the Availability Manager can discover NAS devices, and perform root cause and impact analysis on these devices.

Configuring the NAS Extension involves the tasks summarized in Steps for configuring the NAS Extension.

Table 1. Steps for configuring the NAS Extension

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If necessary, configure the HTTPS Adapter to support access to the managed Celerra devices.

For information about this requirement, refer to the “Configuring Control Station usernames and passwords” on page 171.

If necessary, configure external Control Station and Data Mover IP addresses.

For information about this requirement, refer to the “Configuring Control Station and Data Mover IP addresses” on page 170 , which also refers you to the appropriate VMware documentation, if needed.

Install the HTTPS Adapter as a service and start the service.

“Installing and starting the HTTPS Adapter service” on page 168

Start the Availability Manager.

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Start the Global Manager.

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For configuration information, refer to the VMware Smart Assurance System Administration Guide.

Start the Global Console.

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