November 2020 Sprints

November 24  – Collector 3.2

Hi everyone, we just went live with Collector 3.2.. major highlight being able to run the tool in local and remote mode for Hyper-V environments Hyper-V local support :
  • Collector now supports running the tool against a Hyper-V cluster directly from the Hyper-V hosts locally. UI has option to choose from Hyper-V (local) and Hyper-V (remote)
  • Collection can be done by downloading the tool in any of the hosts which are part of the cluster we wish to collect data from and choosing Hyper-V local in the drop down menu.
  • With both remote and now local collection option, it provides for greater flexibility in switching the mode in case of connectivity/access issues with remote setup. (particularly for Hyper-V as it connects directly to cluster hosts and not management APIs unlike vCenter)
  • This version supports Hyper-V clusters for both local and remote mode. Support for standalone Hyper-V hosts (not part of a cluster) is in plan.
Precheck  :
  • A precheck script is bundled within the tool which can run a few checks to see if the expected services are available and if other prerequisites are satisfied.
  • Upon running into the error screen, the tool will redirect to the script location which can be run on the host to get the relevant data
Usability :
  • The login page now has a drop down to choose the flow that is, vCenter, Prism, and Hyper-V (remote) and Hyper-V (local), and the default ports are populated upon selection.
  • VM Summary table – shows both consumed and provisioned storage across all the cluster VMs
  • The tool now accepts hostname (apart from host IPs) for connecting to the Hyper-V host instance is now supported. The previous limitations have been removed.
  • Improved error messages/log enhancements
We now have a dedicated Collector page with the latest 3.2 bits and documents – User Guides, Release notes , here :
https://portal.nutanix.com/page/downloads?product=collector
We went live with the latest sprint, below the major highlights.. Proposals:
  • Updated slides on quarterly financials w/Q4
  • Now includes the Backup cluster / DR cluster details along with primary  workload cluster, includes the config details and utilization dials
  • HW spec slide added for NX-Mine specific appliance : a subset of the standard NX HW spec
Sizing enhancement:
  • SQL workload supported on Nutanix clusters on AWS
Usability:
  • Bulk Edit: I/O input fields option added for bulk edits for Server Virtualization and Cluster sizing(Raw)
  • Storage calculator updates including new drive options – 16TB HDDs [support for 320TB nodes]
  • Validator support for new NEC and KTNF platforms
  • Changes to Solutions summary UI – Cluster in a separate row/ consistent with workload summary UI
  • New partner roles added for partner specific HW vendor visibility
Product updates:
  • HPE DX: New AMD platform support – DX325 Gen10 8SFF
  • mCPU/lCPU-DIMMs rule update for across vendors
  • Dell XC:  GPU with NVMe restrictions removed, now both can be in same config

November 3

Hi everyone, we went live yesterday with the current sprint, below the major highlights:GPU Dials:
  • You will see a 5th set of dials- for the GPU – (for nodes/workloads) requiring GPUs, of course.
  • The dials show the utilization %age and cluster fail over considerations just like for cores, ram etc.
  • The additional dial will feature in the BOM as well for GPU workloads
320 TB node support
  • For Objects and Files Dedicated workload, the node limits now go up to 320TB(HDD)/node
  • The total capacity(including the SSDs) can go up to 350TB [16TB x 20 + 7.68TB x 4]
  • HPE DX4200 supports this configuration currently and is supported in Sizer
Collector/RVTool import filter
  • During import, Sizer will filter out the CVM VMs while running Collector or RVTool against a vCenter managed Nutanix cluster.
  • CVM resources are added by Sizer anyway so this will help avoid double accounting .
  • For Prism managed Nutanix clusters, the CVMs are filtered out by Collector itself.
Platform updates:
  • Two new NEC platforms : NEC Express R120h-1M & R120h -2M
  • A new vendor got added this release – KTNF with their server model: KR580S1-308N
  • New server platform for Inspur  : InMerge1000M5S
  • Updates to Fujitsu,Dell XC and Lenovo platforms

October 2020 Sprints

Oct 19

hi everyone
We went live last night with latest.  Both big and small changesOn small but good things
  • Updated Oracle sizing to match the recent changes in SQL Server production cluster sizing.  We already had dedicated cluster as requirement fr Oracle but now 1:1 CVM with total of 12 physical cores (yep we want lot of I/O capability) and min of 14 cores and 52 specints.
  • Align the VCPU:pcore ratio when doing either configuration or performance sizing with Collector
  • Bulk edit can now be done for XenApp or SQL Server workloads
  • Robo model addition: NX3060-G7
  •  DX Mine appliance: 1.92TB SSDs – RI
On BIG things
  • Sizer FINALLY has I/O !!  Well technically we had it for Files Application sizing but not general purpose use.  Now have  I/O performance sizing for both Cluster sizing (Raw) and Server Virtualization workloads.  Where historically we would size for capacity, now can size for I/O and Capacity (whichever is greater requirement)
Want to thank both  and  for all their hard work in getting the I/O effort going.  There was a lot of testing and analysis to get this scoped.  They both worked very hard and is excellent work.  This is what I love to see in Sizer so it is a better for you all

Here is the I/O panel in the workloads

Oct 6

Hi everyone, we went live with the current sprint, below the major highlights:SQL sizing enhancements: Major changes to this one..

  • Changes to the Business Critical ON/OFF options, default settings. Default SQL sizing to be business critical.
  • Sizer to allocate additional CVM cores(1:1 vCPU to pCore ratio) to aid in performance for business critical option.
  • Business critical SQL workload to be In a dedicated cluster, with only other SQL workloads. VDI, Server Virt etc not allowed to the SQL dedicated cluster.
  • All Flash or NVMe models only with high frequency processors for higher performance

Budgetary quote : HPE-DX

  • Now, generate budgetary quote for sizings on DX. Earlier budgetary quote would show only SW/CBL quote but now HW BOM price estimates also included
  • The HW BOM quote covers complete BOM including PSU, transceivers, chassis etc and including HW support prices

Files changes:

  • New File SKUs with tiered pricing is supported now, including generating Frontline quote through Sizer.Sizer’s budgetary quote for Files is also updated with newer SKUs and pricing approach.
  • Application storage – updated with latest performance numbers across hybrid and AF nodes.
  • With increased throughput/IO per node, would need fewer nodes than before for same workload.
  • Defaults to 1x25GbE NIC for smaller nodes, 2x25GbE for larger nodes.

Collector/RVTools

  • Now can choose to size for storage based on VMs consumed or provisioned capacity  during import.

Usability

  • Era quoting in Frontline supported through Sizer
  • Bulk edit – now also supported for Oracle, Backup workloads
  • HPE-DX default NIC recommendation -FLOM/OCP in both auto and manual
  • Updates to XC models, updated list of CPUs and SSDs across models

Thanks Ratan.  In regards to SQL, it has grown up in Sizer sort of speak.  If you are looking for adding a small sql database in a cluster of say server virt, then go with Business Critical off.Then SQL workload can be in a cluster with other type workloads, we take 2:1 CVM and no min cpu in terms of cores and specintsGo to Business Critical and then it is a dedicated cluster, 1:1 CVM with total of 12 physical cores (yep we want lot of IO capability) and min of 14 cores and 52 specints.    Config is also AF or NVme.  We will be making the same changes for Oracle in current sprint.

September 2020 Sprints

Sept 21

We just went live with the current sprint. And some cool features in this release..

Compare with one less node

  • A second set of dials with utilization% on selecting ‘compare’ checkbox(screenshot below)
  • Helps compare and analyze the  scenario and the state(N+1/N+0) with one less node than the optimal recommended
  • Avoid extra steps to go to manual to replicate the above

Bulk edits – Workload section

  • Make bulk edits/changes to workload attributes like vCPU:pcore ratio, or User type(in VDI) etc, particularly helpful for imported workloads
  • Couple of weeks ago, went live with bulk edit for common section [RF, Compression, ECX, snapshot etc]
  • With this, all inputs to a workload can be edited in bulk
  • Currently most major workloads supported for bulk edit : Server Virtualization, VDI, Files and Cluster/Raw

Encryption changes

  • Overall enhancement to Encryption support in Sizer with latest encryption licenses and add-ons
  • Option to choose SW and HW encryption and Sizer adds appropriate encryption license
  • Add-on encryption licenses support for non AOS [Files/Objects/VDI core/Robo]

Other enhancements / Platforms

  • Sizing stats : Usable remaining capacity adjusted for RF and N+1
  • HPE DX: Power calculation and checks for x170r/x190r nodes on DX2200/2600

hi everyone

I’m super excited about the 2nd dials.  Very often SE’s go to pain of changing node count to see what is ilike with one less node (N+1 vs N+0)Then  you want to change something in the original sizing and have to go back and see the impact on N+0We make it easy.  By the way that is an official sizing at N+0.  We don’t just take a percentage difference but do a real sizing and apply all the rules but just with one less node.

 

August 2020 Sprints

Aug 26

We just went live with the current sprint.. and excited to share that we went live with Sizer Basic!!

A quick introduction to Sizer Basic:

This flavor of Sizer is aimed at slightly different set of users/persona  for ex: sales rep, AMs, and customers.. and thus designed to reduce friction and time spent between gathering workload requirements to solution to quote.. idea is to drive volume sales…  asking few workload related questions., filling in the defaults around cluster properties/settings thus avoiding the complexity for the user… and come up with a solution rather quickly. Currently, Basic Includes all major workloads which have highest sizing momentum, and covers all platforms. One major highlight of Basic is the In built self-help capability- illustrations, guided tour, context based help panel , triggers – all of which educates the first time or repeat users about the tool, its workflow and also on the specifics of sizing.  Also to note that Sizer Basic is role based access so only for users who are assigned Basic role. Existing users continue on current Sizer (and would see Advanced/Basic tags).

Here’s a detailed 45 minute demo video on Sizer Basic:
https://nutanix.zoom.us/rec/share/4s5kDZPexkRLb4HGyGaYU79mAaK_eaa81yUY8_YJxBtyFKu2rdfJ38WGdBrB8ePtOther changes as part of the sprint includes:

  • Support for sync rep (for metro availability)

Now you can choose synchronous replication in Sizer and it comes out with a primary and a secondary cluster. Somewhat similar to the DR cluster but not including the additional snapshots

  • Async/Near sync enhancements

Changes related to the async/near sync for 5.17 such as moving the limits for hourly snapshots from 80TB to 92TB for all flash and the related config rules..

  • Sizing stats table

Usable remaining capacity row added to the sizing stats, gives the details on resources available in the cluster after workload requirements are met. The numbers are adjusted for RF.

  • Platforms – AMD /  HPE DX

HPE DX came out with support for the AMD platform – HPE DX385. The platform is listed and can be selected for sizing by choosing AMD under auto settings. Sizer’s default is Intel processor based models.

Hi everyone

Wanted to provide some color on why Sizer Basic and what we will do in future for full Sizer

 

Sizer Basic – As a company we are covering a very wide range of use cases and scale. However, about 45% of all scenarios were in the top workloads like VDI, Files, Server Virtualization, etc  and stayed with the defaults. Well that gives us an opportunity to have Basic with these defaults and let many more people do either the initial sizing or just go with the defaults. Two benefits. First, enter collaborative sales. We have about 700 customer users of full Sizer now and it has been quite successful. Often they do sizings and then share those with their SE. Basic will allow us to get Sizer out to many more customers and continue with this trend. Second benefit is SE can focus more on the complex sizings. I would envision often the initial sizing is done in Basic and then they can share the sizing with you for enhancements.  So with Basic you have more opportunity to collaborate.

 

Sizer Advanced – With the introduction of Basic we are working on Advanced. Here we know it is a SE or advanced user and we plan to add a lot more dials and options to allow you create awesome complex multi-cluster solutions. We will still offer this to customers as we offer Sizer today but does require SE support.  Stay tuned

 

Aug 11

What the heck a double here day!! .Well this is big as this will be a game changer in how you sell.  There was a SE team that got created to work with me to finally get a GREAT proposal out of Sizer.  So now you can do all your edits and get to final sizing and Sizer will automatically create a super presentation complete with the Sizing dials in ppt, pictures of all the hardware, corporate overview, slides for any product you selected.  A real proposal created by real SEs.Easy to do

  1. Go Create Proposals
  2. Any product in the sizing is automatically added but you get a nice selection panel for any products you want to include.  Might notice this looks like Frontline.  (we are all the same team and like this UI).
    3. Takes some time but you get a zip and open it up and you get slides CUSTOMIZED for your presentation.Why is this important.  Well for enterprise SEs you often create lots of sizings and so each has a presentation.  For commercial SEs you may find your time is so limited that now you can present a good presentation to the customer.  Also assured this is all current.  What we found is SEs wasted lot of time creating ppts and everyone had their own version.

 

Let me give a sample of what this does for you First every cluster has its own slide with the configuration summary and the dials.  Working with the SEs they often would want to show N+1 and N+0 levels (what the customer should expect in an upgrade for example).  Affectionately this was called the Justin slide as this is what Justin Bell presents and everyone said YES.  Also we show all the hardware pics too

 

 

 

hi everyone

Welcome to new Fiscal Year and hope everyone had good break.  Sizer team is coming out with a big bang with the new sprint launched todaySizing

  • HPE DX Mine support and we have HP DX Mine appliance in Sizer
  • Improvements in Splunk Smartstore

Usability

  • Bulk edits.  So you got a bunch of workloads and you say darn I need to change the compression, or RF level, or ECX, etc.  In old days had to go in one by one and change the workloads and now you can make bulk edits !!  Still can go in one by one if that is your part of you Zen practice.
  • Extent Store chart.  There has been a lot of confusion with all our charts on the storage that is available.  Heck I get confused.  We did some cleanup in the Sizing details already and now you see a nice interactive panel below those details to get to extent store (raw less cvm) and effective capacity (extent store with storage efficiences).  On left you can play with RF, compression, N+1, ECX and in real time get update on right.  Don’t like that complex TiB stuff got a switch for you to go to TB

July 2020 Sprints

July 27

Hope all is going well.  We did go live with a sprint last night. Some cool things

  • HPE DX BOM – support SKUs and structure
  • XenApp / RDSH profile edit
  • Era VCPU configurable license sku

Some very cool things

  • customize the thresholds used in manaual and auto sizing
  • much better summary of the sizing details.  Now we show the capacity, any savings and then in red the consumption items

July 13

Hi everyone, we went live with the current sprint, below are the major highlights

Sizing Improvements:

  • Splunk Smartstore : The new Splunk Smartstore , which decouples compute and storage is now supported in Sizer. Sizer recommends a compute cluster and a storage(object) cluster respectively for indexer and cold/frozen data.
  • RVTool host info in sizing : Bringing parity with Collector, Sizer reads RVTool host information for the VMs and factors in sizing. The existing server’s CPU is normalized against the baseline.
  • ERA platforms – it went live mid sprint, now you can you can select Era Platform licensing, Sizer generates Era platform licenses for the total cores in the database workload cluster, including the child/accounting SKUs.

Usability:

  • HPE DX BOM, Transceivers: As a continuation of the exercise to provide complete BOM for HPE DX, now Sizer would also recommend the appropriate type and quantity of transceivers to go with the selected NIC, depending on NIC type and no of ports. Sizer already recommends the required PSUs, GPU cables, Chassis etc as part of the complete BOM initiative.
  • Storage efficiency slider: Similar to the workloads section, the storage efficiency in Storage capacity calculator and Extent Store charts has a slider to chose from a range of values.
  • HPE Arrow models[BTO configs]: This went out mid sprint. Enabling HPE Arrow models for SFDC/Internal users.

Platforms:

  • Dell XC: Dell XC is the second vendor to go out with AMD models. XC6515 AMD (XC Core only) is now live in Sizer (under AMD option in settings).
  • Regular platform updates across NX and OEMs keeping up to date with the config changes in product meta.

July 6

hi everyone

We delivered a few things in mid-sprint last night-  Era platform licensing is nowin Sizer for Oracle or SQL.  So you can specify Era Platform licensing and then the cluster the database workload is in uses that licensing which is total cores in the cluster.-  All Nutanix users have access to the Arrow models for HP DX scenarios-  RV Tools support – Sizer will pick up the host info and SPECint numbers for each host from the RVtools spreadsheet.  This is already supported in Collector and can help get more sizing precision.

June 2020 Sprints

June 30

we went out with the release for the current sprint. Below are the highlights :

  • AWS EC2 sizing –
    •  Sizer can map the AWS EC2 instances to equivalent Nutanix nodes. Helpful in sizing for migrating workload from AWS to Nutanix. Currently compute optimized and storage optimized EC2 instances are supported.  In Beta currently.
  • Change in the N+0 thresholds
    •  The N+0 defaults continue to remain 95% for the compute and memory. The SSD and HDD thresholds moved from 90 to 95% for better utilization. The N+1 yellow indicator at 5% range of N+0 threshold makes a good case for making the shift.
  • RVTools enhancements
    •  Sizer now applies the derived vCPU:pCore ratio based on the excel instead of using the Sizer default. Additionally, the host processor for the workload is factored in while sizing for the imported VMs. These are already supported for Collector imported workloads. Also, supported with this release is latest version of  RVTool 4.0.4
  • Scenario number as permalink
    •        To help identify and share the scenario in a better way, as an usability enhancement, the scenario url now has number, for ex: S-123456
  • HPE DX  enhancements: Rules around certain processors/memory combination for some scenarios involving Cascade lake.
  • Recurring platform updates across NX/OEM/SWO vendors.

Thanks Ratan.  Want to bring out a key innovation with AWS EC2 Sizing.  The Sizer Council suggested it as a “hot” opportunity in current environment as they have customers anxious to pull out at least some of their AWS deployments onto Nutanix given AWS costs.

Here you just specify number of each instance type they want to move and get precise recommendation.This is case of excellent collaboration with the Sizer Council.  This came up just about 8 weeks ago and now liveDo want to thank Ratan who got all the detail requirements defined

 

June 15

Hi Everyone
We went live with current sprint.. below are the highlights:

Workload updates:

Files : 240TB node support. Now Sizer can recommend denser nodes up to 240TB capacity tier.. this is supported for Files dedicated and with few prerequisites such as minimum cores/ram/flash for the dense nodes . Second workload after Objects to support higher capacity nodes.  Files licenses for VDI core: Selecting VDI core( dedicated VDI cluster) and opting for Files for storing user data generates Files(for AOS) license for required capacity..VDI/Frame licenses in quotes:  If Frame is chosen in VDI, the Sizer budgetary/SFDC quote will now include  required Frame subscription licenses along with regular license for the cluster

Usability:

NX Mine appliance: NX Mine XSmall – a new extra small form factor for Mine for NX platform is supported now with required licenses and quote
Mine enhancement: Non decoupled, Disabling Mine for appliance/Non decoupled scenario.  ECX update in storage calculator and extent store chart in Sizer. We revisited approach to storage calculator ECX calculations and some updates around effective capacity. Now considering/applying ECX on usable remaining as well, earlier the usable remaining only considered RFUI changes for Workload tab: A lot of new capabilities will be coming in Sizer . Bulk edit/delete, import each VM as workload, move workloads between clusters etc.. There are UI changes for these .. we had filters in Workload tab, now rearranging few columns. Cluster is now a separate row followed by all workloads in that cluster underneath.  Gives lot of space for Workload name, so we can have space for basic/advanced tags and few check boxes for bulk edits.

Platform updates:

  • HP-DX : New platform: DX8000 DX910 –  A new HPE DX NVMe platform
  • Inspur SWO/InMerge(OEM): GPU made non mandatory. The GPU models can be selected without a GPU as well.
  • Dell XC: 640-4 and 4i / processor update – New revised list of supported processors for these XC models.

June 1

Hi everyone.

Some big things came out today

Frontline Quoting  – Frontline is our new quote tool that will replace the existing Steelbrick quoting tool.  Much nicer UX.  Allows for more tighter integration with Sizer in our goal to  offer an excellent E2E presales experience from Collector/Collector Portal for gathering customer requirements, Sizer to design the right solution to meet customer needs, and finally Frontline to create the quote.

So now you have the option to quote in Frontline if you are a Frontline user.  In Quote options we still have the options to create a SFDC quote and a budgetary quote.  This is a third option.  At this time about 1200 users in the company are set up for Frontline.  Most of Americas, some in EMEA and some in APAC.  Don’t fret though we envision getting everyone on it in a couple months.

Dashboard Filters  –  Ever get frustrated you can’t find or filter out different sizings.  We had ways to hide things with Customize View .  Now we have Dashboard Filters and you can just get what you want in a couple filters.  Attached is the pulldown .  You can have multiple filters as an AND condition.  So for example two filters allow you to select certain customer and certain workloads.    This is great for those that are getting into 100s of scenariosWe also made various product updates including

  • GPU None option for XF8055 , XF8050
  • DX: New platform: DX360-10-G10-NVMe
  • Dell XC: LCPUs
  • Lenovo; HX7820-24

 

May 2020 Sprints

May 19

 

Hi everyone.We went live with our latest sprint last night.

Sizing Improvements:

Arrow DX models – With our new focus to adjust for Virus economy we added pre-built DX models from Arrow for USA Commercial reps and SE and managers. Today there are supply chain challenges that are causing delays when customers try to get HP DX models. These are pre-built and available at Arrow…TODAY.   So for either manual or in Auto sizing you can select Arrow models and size and quote those. At this point you do have to be in the US Commercial group.  We hope to expand it in the future.

Usability:

  • Frontline integration – Frontline is our new cool quoting system and we want to get Sizer tied to it… we are working hard on it is coming soon.
  • Streamlined the Input processor options on workloads to make it more intuitive. Typical Power value added to the BOM and UI for Nutanix

Product Alignment

  • Dell XC product updates
  • Dell XC: New processor: Xeon Gold 6246 / XC740xd-12

 

 

April 2020 Sprints

April 27

Hi everyone

Hope all is well at end of quarter. We did release a new sprint with some nice enhancements-

  • Mine can now have Objects as it archive. So you can put a lot of the archive data on cheaper storage. Screenshot below. You can adjust the mix of how much to put on Mine vs Objects
  • AMD sizing is ready … well whenever we have AMD models. Ratan worked through lot of narly stuff to get this ready and wanted to plug his efforts and good that Sizer is ready
  • NX – 12 cores rule for 12TB HDDs are there
  • DX – added the gpu cables and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM to the BOM).  We are pretty complete on offering full BOM for DX now
  • VERY COOL department…
    • Go to a workload and scroll down and you will see on your left a menu with the sections that scroll with you (attached). Sizer in last couple years has way more stuff in a workload and so resulted in lot of scrolling, but now we made it easy to go all round
    • Manual sizing UI is nicer now too

April 13

  • New edit/add workload page –  We want to introduce new functionality as we develop Sizer Basic and Advanced. We are now offering our new workload page. It is easier to select what you want. Hope you like it and describe it below·
  • N+1 yellow indicator. When we do an auto sizing or you do a manual sizing we let you know if the resiliency is N+0, N+1., or N+2.  Most people shoot for N+1. What we do is under the covers is remove a node and go through all the sizing rules and equations and make sure indeed it is less than the N+0 threshold (for example for CPU that is 95%). That is all good but you can be close and so we wanted to let you know. Using the CPU example if within 5% of the n+0 threshold we keep it N+1 as technically it is but turn it yellow.  Given sizing is lot of estimates it is best to have some margin for error and let you all know your close to the edge.·
  • Migration for VDI Display protocol –  Display Protocol was added recently as an input for VDI sizing. The VDI gurus felt it was needed going forward. It is very expensive though adding 40 to 45% on cores. While this is valid sizing this could break any old sizings. So in older sizings it will default to None·
  • Mine licenses updated

April 6

GREAT NEWS

We have Frame for AHV live in Sizer

As mentioned in the town hall,  EUC and in particular Frame for AHV is a hot market in extremely difficult times.  We were working on it but pulled it in.    We always want Sizer to enable you guys to do the amazing work you do.  In these times though, we will acutely focus on solutions that are  really hot right now.  I see improving upsell (replace or increase nodes in existing clusters) as next focus.

Very simple to use if you are familiar with VDI in Sizer (which is one of top workloads and so presumably you are).    Frame for AHV is simply a different broker and the display protocol is selected.  All the other options are the same.Beyond enabling it in the tool, we will soon add licenses to make that easier to quote (we have AOS and the HW now).  We will also enhance collateral with the solution as time goes on.Hope you like … let us know.  Attached is short video

Frame for AHV

 

March 2020 Sprints

March 31

Hi gang

We are actively building out Sizer Basic and Sizer Advanced.  Sizer Basic for customers, reps, other non-technical folks who want a sizing and just go with the default profiles.  Sizer Advanced will offer the SE much more advanced functionality for multiple workloads, multiple clusters, etc

As we build those out we want to get some of the functionality out in Sizer when available.  Today we introduced Workload Filters.  We see a workload where with Collector you may have a hundred workloads and finding what you want will be hard.  Enter the filter where you can filter by workload name, workload type, number of VMs. cores, RAM, SSD (either less than or greater than a value ), status (enabled/disabled).

Examples

  • Show me just workloads of certain type (e.g. VDI)
  • Show me workloads that have min or max of so many cores (could be RAM, HDD,SSD)
  • show me just enabled workloads
  • show me ones with certain name string or partial string
  • Combine all the above

This will ultimately be accompanied with BULK EDITs.  So find me all the VDI workloads with certain name string and change profile to Power User for example. Here is screen shot (edited)

 

March 16

We did come out with new Sprint last night

Backup  is now a  regular primary workload like VDI, Server Virt, etc (see below).  It had been a target for existing workloads but now Backup can be a primary workload where you figure out the backup requirements if the customer is just wanting back up some data from some other systems beside Nutanix

12TB HDD/min12 cores

Partial population rule for Nutanix with 1.92TB SSD

NX: 128GB with mCPU, LCPU

various updates for Dell XC

 

March 2

Great to see so many of you at GTS America

We did go live with the new sprint.

Now have full BOM for HP DX.  Why that is important is as you go to the HP store to place a quote you will have full information you need including the power supply for example.  At GTS, people asked about us making a call to the HP store.  Unfortunately they don’t have a API we can call.  We will work on making it easier though with a link from Sizer We did do The cascade refresh CPUs but not live in Sizer yet.  I would expect those in next 2 days

 

February 2020 Sprints

Feb 24

Hi everyone

I am at GTS Americas.  Hope to see lot of you.  I have a presentation tomorrow with the Partners and one on Thursday with NX field.

  • A lot of very cool things are happening in the Sizer area which I’ll discuss in these presentations but here is the summary.
  • Collector 2.2 is out but coming is Collector Portal which allows customer to share their collection much easier than with Excel
  • Sizer Basic is in the works and should be out this qtr.  This is streamlined for volume sales and will be available to customers.  We have had a customer program for some time which has been a success and this will be cool.  Think about collaborating with the customer on sizing.  I’ll talk more
  • Sizer will get a lot more advanced.  We are moving to multiple clusters and ability to have different sizing for each cluster and for each cluster to adhere to different policy.  Auto will provide 3 options – low cost, high performance, and high cap .  Wow lot of options to play with
  • Ok if that was not enough we are working on Sizer Xpert.  Sizer today is deterministic.  You want replication, RF3, Era, yada yada, by golly Sizer can do it to the 4th decimal place.  Well great if you know that is what you need.    Working on Xpert that will review your solutions and prescribe ideas.  We worked on it at hackathon and now in development.  hope to see a lot of you this week and please do reach out if want to meet 1 on 1.  Ratan Kumar will be in EMEA GTS later next month.  We will cover APAC one too