HP HPE0-V27 HPE Edge-to-Cloud Solutions Exam Practice Test

The HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus is a high-performance computing platform that supports up to 16 GPUs and 2 CPUs in a 4U chassis, providing an 8:1 GPU to CPU ratio. This platform is ideal for NLP applications that require massive parallel processing and high-speed data transfer between GPUs and CPUs. The HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus supports Nvidia L40 GPUs, which are optimized for NLP workloads and deliver up to 10x faster performance than previous generations. The HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus also offers flexible configuration options, advanced cooling and power efficiency, and comprehensive management and security features. References: HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus System, HPE Apollo 6500 Gen10 Plus Data sheet, NVIDIA Teams With HPE to Take AI From Edge to Cloud

• HPE InfoSight: HPE InfoSight is an AI-driven predictive analytics platform that monitors and optimizes the performance, health, and utilization of HPE’s storage, servers, and networking solutions. It can automatically identify performance improvement opportunities based on workload patterns, and provide recommendations and actions to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the infrastructure12.
• HPE GreenLake Central: HPE GreenLake Central is a cloud-native platform that provides a unified and consistent experience for managing and optimizing HPE’s edge-to-cloud solutions. It can provide cost control to optimize spends across clouds, by enabling customers to track and manage their consumption, budget, and invoices, and to compare the costs and benefits of different cloud providers and services34.
• Data Services Cloud Console: Data Services Cloud Console is a cloud-native console that provides a simplified and agile way to manage and orchestrate HPE’s data and storage solutions. It can provide intent-based provisioning based on workload type, capacity, and access needs, by enabling customers to create and deploy data services in minutes, and to adjust and scale them on-demand, without any manual intervention or complexity .

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• Business value is a measure of the benefits that an organization or a project delivers to its stakeholders, such as customers, employees, shareholders, or society1.
• One way to quantify business value is to calculate the profit, which is the difference between the revenue and the expenses of an organization or a project2.
• Revenue is the income that an organization or a project generates from its products, services, or other sources2.
• Expenses are the costs that an organization or a project incurs to operate, produce, or deliver its products, services, or other outputs2.
• Therefore, the formula to calculate profit is: profit = revenue - expenses2.
• For example, if an organization has a revenue of $100,000 and an expense of $80,000, its profit is $20,000.
• The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct relationship between revenue, expenses, and profit:

The references are:

1: What is Business Value? 2: What is Profit?

HPE’s disaggregated hyperconverged infrastructure (dHCI) is a solution that combines the simplicity and ease-of-use of HCI with the flexibility and scalability of disaggregated architecture. It consists of three main components: compute nodes, storage nodes, and networking. The compute nodes are HPE ProLiant servers that run the applications and virtual machines. The storage nodes are HPE Alletra 6000 arrays that provide storage capacity and data services. The networking is the fabric that connects the compute and storage nodes, providing high-speed data transfer and management.

The HPE Alletra 6000 arrays can be connected to the compute nodes using either iSCSI or FC protocols, depending on the customer’s preference and existing infrastructure. Therefore, both D and B are valid options for the storage nodes. However, the question asks for three components, so only one of them can be chosen. Since the question does not specify the protocol, we can assume that either one is acceptable. For simplicity, we choose D as the answer.

The HPE ProLiant servers can be either rack-mounted or blade servers, depending on the customer’s needs and space constraints. Therefore, both F and C are valid options for the compute nodes. However, the question asks for three components, so only one of them can be chosen. Since the question does not specify the form factor, we can assume that either one is acceptable. For simplicity, we choose F as the answer.

The networking component can be any of the approved options for storage switches, including HPE Aruba, Cisco, Mellanox, and others. Therefore, E is a valid option for the networking component. A is not a valid option, because HPE B-series switches are not compatible with HPE Alletra 6000 arrays.

Therefore, the correct answer is D, E, F. References:

• Alletra Disaggregated HCI (dHCI) | HPE
• What is disaggregated HCI (dHCI)? | Glossary | HPE
• Advantages of HPE’s dHCI Architecture - WWT
• HPE Alletra dHCI Overview - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

HPE InfoSight is a cloud-based platform that uses AI and machine learning to provide predictive analytics, proactive recommendations, and automated actions for HPE infrastructure. It collects and analyzes data from more than 100,000 systems worldwide and uses that intelligence to make every system smarter and more self-sufficient. HPE InfoSight offers the following features:

• B. It provides cloud-based predictive analytics for HPE Alletra all-flash arrays. HPE InfoSight supports HPE Alletra 6000 and 9000 all-flash arrays, which deliver consistentperformance, availability, and efficiency for mission-critical and business-critical workloads. HPE InfoSight monitors the health, performance, and capacity of the arrays and provides insights and guidance to optimize them. HPE InfoSight also predicts and prevents issues, such as bottlenecks, failures, or configuration errors, and automatically resolves them before they impact the business12.
• E. It enables cross-stack analytics for VMware and Hyper-V environments. HPE InfoSight provides visibility and insights across the entire stack, from the virtual machines to the storage, and helps troubleshoot and optimize the virtualized infrastructure. HPE InfoSight can identify the root cause of performance issues, correlate metrics and events, and provide recommendations for improvement. HPE InfoSight also supports VMware vVols, which simplifies storage management and provisioning for virtual machines34.

The other options are not true because:

• A. It automates the firmware updates of all registered HPE devices. HPE InfoSight does not automate the firmware updates of all registered HPE devices. It provides firmware recommendations based on the best practices and compatibility of the devices, but the firmware updates need to be performed manually by the administrator or through other tools, such as HPE OneView or HPE iLO Amplifier Pack56.
• C. It can be used locally (dark sites) and in cloud environments. HPE InfoSight is a cloud-based platform that requires internet connectivity to collect and analyze data from the devices. It cannot be used locally (dark sites) or in offline environments. However, HPE offers other solutions, such as HPE Primera Data Collector or HPE Nimble Storage Data Collector, that can be deployed on-premises and provide some of the features of HPE InfoSight, such as health monitoring, performance analysis, and support automation78.
• D. It provides cloud-based predictive analytics for HPE MSA. HPE InfoSight does not support HPE MSA, which is an entry-level storage array for small and medium businesses. HPE MSA has its own web-based management interface that provides basic monitoring and configuration capabilities, but it does not have the advanced features of HPE InfoSight, such as predictive analytics, AI-driven operations, or cross-stack visibility9 .

References:

• HPE InfoSight – AI-Driven Intelligence for Infrastructure
• HPE Alletra 6000 Data Sheet
• HPE InfoSight for Servers
• HPE InfoSight for VMware vCenter
• HPE InfoSight Firmware Recommendations
• HPE InfoSight Firmware Recommendations FAQ
• HPE Primera Data Collector
• HPE Nimble Storage Data Collector
• HPE MSA Storage
• [HPE MSA Storage Management Utility]

 The solution that addresses all three of the customer’s concerns is D. Rebuild your solution using the HPE GreenLake Quick Quote tool. With HPE GreenLake, the solution can be delivered in as little as 14 days, GreenLake solution deployed by HPE, and the solution is billed monthly. This is because HPE GreenLake is a cloud service that delivers on-premises or edge solutions with a pay-per-use pricing model, flexible capacity, and fully managed services. HPE GreenLake offers the following benefits for the customer:

• It reduces the lead time for the solution delivery, as HPE GreenLake can provide ready-to-ship solutions in 14 days or less, depending on the availability and complexity of the solution12.
• It lowers the IT resources required to deploy and manage the solution, as HPE GreenLake provides end-to-end services, including installation, configuration, monitoring, backup, patching, and tuning of the solution, freeing up the customer’s IT staff to focus on value-added activities13.
• It alleviates the initial cost outlay, as HPE GreenLake charges the customer only for the actual usage of the solution, avoiding upfront capital expenses and overprovisioning or underutilization of resources14.

The other options do not address all three of the customer’s concerns because:

• A. Use the HPE TCO and ROI calculator to develop a compelling business case that highlights the value proposition as well as essential financial metrics that are important to the customers. This option may help the customer understand the long-term benefits and savings of the solution, but it does not address the customer’s immediate concerns of lead time, IT resources, and initial cost outlay. The customer may still face delays, complexity, and upfront expenses with the solution5.
• B. Use the HPE Assessment Foundry to find ways to lower the amount of storage needed. Use the results of the reports to use cheaper drives in the storage array. Also HPE Pointnext services for installation. This option may help the customer optimize the storage capacity and performance of the solution, as well as simplify the installation process, but it does not address the customer’s concerns of lead time and initial cost outlay. The customer may still face long delivery times for some components of the solution, and may have to pay a high upfront price for the solution and the services67.
• C. Rebuild the solution in OCA, and look for opportunities in the tool to replace long lead time components with similar components that have shorter lead times. Also with your sales team to revise the cost of the solution to meet customer needs. This option may help the customer reduce the lead time and the initial cost outlay of the solution, but it does not address the customer’s concern of IT resources. The customer may stillhave to allocate significant IT resources to deploy and manage the solution, and may compromise on the quality or performance of the solution by replacing some components8.

References:

• HPE GreenLake – Cloud Services for Your Entire Estate
• HPE GreenLake Quick Quote
• HPE GreenLake Management Services
• HPE GreenLake Central
• HPE TCO and ROI Calculator
• HPE Assessment Foundry
• HPE Pointnext Services
• HPE One Config Advanced (OCA)

A physical site survey is a detailed inspection and assessment of a plot of land or a facility where work is proposed, to gather information for a design or an estimate to complete the initial tasks required for an outdoor or indoor activity12. It can determine a precise location, access, best orientation for the site and the location of obstacles3. A physical site survey is important for any architectural or engineering project, as it provides critical information that affects everything from project planning to execution2.

One of the areas where a physical site survey is required is the datacenter, where HPE Edge-to-Cloud Solutions can be deployed to provide a hybrid cloud operating model across all workloads and data4. A datacenter is a facility that houses computing and networking equipment, as well aspower, cooling, security, and fire suppression systems5. A physical site survey of a datacenter should gather information such as:

• Datacenter dimensions: The size and shape of the datacenter, including the floor area, ceiling height, and available space for racks, cabinets, and equipment. This information is essential for determining the optimal layout and design of the datacenter, as well as the capacity and scalability of the infrastructure5.
• Fire suppression capabilities: The type and availability of fire suppression systems in the datacenter, such as sprinklers, gas, or foam. This information is important for ensuring the safety and reliability of the datacenter, as well as complying with the fire codes and regulations5.

Other information that may be gathered during a physical site survey of a datacenter include:

• Power and cooling requirements: The amount and quality of power and cooling available in the datacenter, as well as the backup and redundancy options. This information is crucial for ensuring the performance and availability of the datacenter, as well as minimizing the energy consumption and costs5.
• Network connectivity and security: The type and speed of network connections and services available in the datacenter, as well as the security measures and policies in place. This information is vital for ensuring the connectivity and security of the datacenter, as well as supporting the edge-to-cloud solutions and services5.

The other options, such as existing VLANs, current patch levels, and existing disk capacity, are not information that should be gathered during a physical site survey, as they are more relevant for a logical or technical site survey. A logical or technical site survey is a different type of site survey that focuses on the existing or planned configuration and functionality of the IT systems and devices in a site, such as servers, storage, switches, routers, firewalls, and software. A logical or technical site survey is usually performed after a physical site survey, and may require additional tools and methods, such as network analyzers, ping tests, traceroute, and SNMP.

References:

• 4: Edge to Cloud | HPE GreenLake | HPE - Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• 1: Physical Site Survey - Aruba
• 2: What is an architecture Site Survey? Understanding their importance… - archisoup | Architecture Guides & Resources
• 3: Site survey - Wikipedia
• 5: What is a Site Survey and Why is it Important - Emlii
• : [Logical Site Survey - Aruba]

HPE GreenLake Central is an advanced software-as-a-service platform that provides customers with a consistent cloud experience for all their applications and data, whether they are on-premises, at the edge, or in the public cloud. HPE GreenLake Central enables customers to access business KPIs such as costs and usage rates for their HPE as-a-service solutions, as well as other metrics and insights that help them optimize their IT operations and outcomes. HPE GreenLake Central also allows customers to manage their hybrid estate, provision resources, monitor performance, enforce policies, and access support and services from a single, unified dashboard. HPE GreenLake Central is the core of the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform, which delivers a flexible, scalable, and secure solution for customers’ diverse workloads and data needs. References: https://common.cloud.hpe.com/login

https://www.hpe.com/us/en/greenlake.html

https://www.hpe.com/psnow/resources/ebooks/a00092451en_us_v36/Welcome-to-HPE-GreenLake-Central.html

According to the HPE GreenLake for Block Storage configuration overview, the following options are customizable for HPE GreenLake for Block Storage:

• Choice of RAID Level: Customizable. You can choose the RAID level for each virtual pool of storage based on your performance and availability requirements. The supported RAID levels are RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 101.
• Performance Tier: Customizable. You can choose the performance tier for each virtual pool of storage based on your workload characteristics and service level objectives. The available performance tiers are Performance, Business Critical, and Mission Critical1.
• Choice of Disk Size: Customizable. You can choose the disk size for each virtual pool of storage based on your capacity and density needs. The supported disk sizes are 1.92 TB, 3.84 TB, 7.68 TB, and 15.36 TB for SSDs, and 1.6 TB and 3.2 TB for SCM1.
• Availability SLA: NOT customizable. HPE GreenLake for Block Storage offers a built-in 100% data availability guarantee for mission-critical environments. This means that HPE will ensure that your data is always accessible and protected, and will compensate you for any downtime or data loss that may occur2.
• Network Interface/Connectivity: Customizable. You can choose the network interface and connectivity for each storage system based on your host and network requirements. The supported network interfaces are Fibre Channel and iSCSI, and the supported connectivity options are direct attach, switch attach, and SAN1.

 HPE CloudPhysics is a SaaS-based platform that provides data-driven insights and recommendations for optimizing the performance, availability, and cost of virtualized environments. HPE CloudPhysics collects and analyzes data from various sources, such as hypervisors, VMs, storage, and network devices, and applies machine learning and analytics to identify and resolve issues, such as resource contention, misconfigurations, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies. HPE CloudPhysics can help you monitor and troubleshoot HPE Hyper-V environments, as well as compare and plan migrations to HPE GreenLake or other cloud platforms12. References: HPE CloudPhysics | HPE Store US, HPE CloudPhysics - Data Sheet

The HPE GreenLake Estimator is a tool that helps you to generate pricing estimates for various HPE GreenLake cloud services and workloads, based on your customer’s specific needs and parameters. The tool allows you to define your workload, review suggested configurations, fine-tune your specifications, and receive an email with your estimate. The tool also provides you with a comparison of the total cost of ownership (TCO) between HPE GreenLake and traditional IT models, as well as the potential savings and benefits of choosing HPE GreenLake. The HPE GreenLake Estimator is a useful tool to engage with your customer and present the economic impact of an HPE GreenLake solution, as well as to initiate the process of creating a formal quote. References: https://paths.ext.hpe.com/c/hpe-greenlake-for-backup-and-recovery-cost-estimator?x=pd4vnk

https://www.hpe.com/psnow/resources/ebooks/a00092451en_us_v36/Pricing-estimates-and-quotes-for-services.html

https://www.servercomputeworks.com/pricing.asp

HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise is a fully managed cloud service that delivers a public cloud-like experience for bare metal, containers, and VMs in your private environment. It is a true pay-per-use solution that allows you to pay for what you use, subject to a minimummonthly reservation fee. The minimum reserve is based on the expected usage of the infrastructure and can be adjusted as needed. The minimum reserve ensures that you have enough capacity to meet your performance and availability requirements, while also benefiting from the flexibility and scalability of the pay-per-use model. You can monitor your usage and billing through the HPE GreenLake Central portal, which provides consumption analytics and insights. References: HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise, HPE GreenLake for private cloud data sheet, Modern private cloud made easy: HPE unveils HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise

HPE Solutions for Qumulo is a file data platform that provides scalable, secure, and cost-effective storage for unstructured data, such as GIS video files. HPE Solutions for Qumulo supports SMB file shares and can handle various file sizes and types with high performance and efficiency. HPE Solutions for Qumulo also offers data protection, encryption, and replication features to ensure long-term data retention and durability. HPE Solutions for Qumulo can easily grow with the customer’s data needs, as it supports up to 64 nodes per cluster and up to 1.6PB of usable capacity per 4U node12. References: HPE Solutions for Qumulo | HPE Store US, HPE Solutions for Qumulo - Data Sheet

The Customer Intent Document (CID) is a document that captures the customer’s requirements and expectations for their HPE solution. It includes information such as the customer’s business objectives, technical specifications, desired outcomes, and any special requests. The CID is used by HPE to design, configure, and deliver the solution that meets the customer’s needs. One of the sections in the CID is the BIOS Settings section, where the customer can specify the UEFI BIOS settings that they want to be preconfigured at the factory in their new servers. The customer can choose from the predefined workload profiles or customize the settings according to their preferences. The CID is submitted to HPE along with the order for the solution. References:

• HPE Edge-to-Cloud Solutions - Self-Directed Lab, page 10
• BIOS Settings - Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• Customers looking to unlock agility and collapse data management silos. = Alletra
• Customers looking to run apps and collapse infrastructure management silos. = SimpliVity
• Customers looking to run apps and build a resilient enterprise. = Zerto

• Alletra: Alletra is a data services platform that offers cloud-native data management and storage solutions for various workloads and applications. It can help customers unlock agility and collapse data management silos, by enabling them to provision, monitor, and optimize their data services from a single cloud console, and to integrate with various cloud providers and services12.
• SimpliVity: SimpliVity is a hyperconverged infrastructure solution that combines compute, storage, networking, and data protection in a single appliance. It can help customers run apps and collapse infrastructure management silos, by simplifying and streamlining their IT operations, reducing costs and complexity, and improving efficiency and performance34.
• Zerto: Zerto is a data protection and disaster recovery solution that offers continuous data replication, backup, and recovery for various workloads and applications. It can help customers run apps and build a resilient enterprise, by enhancing their data availability, security, and compliance, and by enabling them to recover from any disruption or failure in minutes5 .

Scality ARTESCA is a lightweight, cloud-native object storage solution that can run on a single node and provide S3-compatible API for applications. It is designed to deliver high performance, scalability, and resilience for edge-to-cloud workloads. Scality ARTESCA can support up to 64TB of usable capacity per node, which meets the customer’s requirement of 60TB. Scality ARTESCA also offers features such as data protection, encryption, replication, erasure coding, and multi-tenancy. Scality ARTESCA is part of the HPE Edge-to-Cloud portfolio and can be deployed on HPE ProLiant servers or HPE Apollo systems. References: Scality ARTESCA, HPE Edge-to-Cloud Solutions, HPE and Scality ARTESCA: Cloud-native object storage for edge-to-cloud data

HPE SimpliVity is a hyperconverged infrastructure solution that combines compute, storage, networking, and data services in a single appliance1. HPE SimpliVity clusters are groups of HPE SimpliVity nodes that share the same federation and data center2. HPE SimpliVity clusters can be expanded by adding new nodes to increase the capacity and performance of the cluster3.

However, adding new nodes with newer generation Intel CPUs to an existing HPE SimpliVity cluster may cause compatibility issues for vMotion, the VMware technology that enables live migration of virtual machines between hosts4. vMotion requires that the source and destination hosts have compatible CPUs, meaning that they support thesame set of CPU features4. If the new nodes have different or additional CPU features than the existing nodes, vMotion may fail or be restricted4.

To facilitate adding the new hosts to the cluster, one possible solution is to enable Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) on the cluster5. EVC is a feature of VMware vSphere that ensures vMotion compatibility for the hosts in a cluster that are running different CPU generations5. EVC masks the CPU features that are not common among all hosts in the cluster, so that all hosts present the same CPU feature set to the virtual machines5. This way, vMotion can be performed without CPU compatibility errors5.

To enable EVC on the cluster, the following steps are required5:

• Power off all virtual machines in the cluster, or migrate them to another cluster.
• Edit the cluster settings and select the EVC mode that corresponds to the baseline CPU feature set for the cluster. The EVC mode must be equivalent to or a subset of the feature set of the host with the smallest feature set in the cluster.
• Add the new hosts to the cluster and verify that they are compatible with the EVC mode.
• Power on the virtual machines in the cluster, or migrate them back from another cluster.

By enabling EVC, the cluster can benefit from the improved vMotion compatibility and flexibility of adding new hosts with newer generation Intel CPUs. However, enabling EVC also has some limitations and trade-offs, such as5:

• EVC does not allow vMotion between hosts with different CPU vendors, such as AMD and Intel.
• EVC does not prevent vMotion from failing for other reasons, such as network or storage incompatibility.
• EVC may prevent virtual machines from accessing some CPU features that are available on newer hosts, but not on older hosts.
• EVC may not work with some applications that do not follow the CPU vendor recommended methods of feature detection.

Therefore, enabling EVC should be carefully planned and tested before adding the new hosts to the cluster.

References:

• 1: HPE SimpliVity
• 2: HPE SimpliVity User Guide
• 3: HPE SimpliVity Expansion Installation and Startup Service
• 4: VMware EVC and CPU Compatibility FAQ
• 5: About Enhanced vMotion Compatibility

According to the HPE Edge-to-Cloud Adoption Framework, page 5, the following matches are correct:

• The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers (e.g., business units). = Private Cloud
• The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use case specific group of consumers from organizations that have shared concerns (e.g., mission, security requirements, policy, and compliance considerations). = Community Cloud
• The cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by everyone. It may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them. = Public Cloud
• The cloud infrastructure is a composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures that remain unique entities, but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology that enables data and application portability. = Hybrid Cloud

• Private Cloud: A private cloud is a cloud deployment model where the cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a single organization comprising multiple consumers (e.g., business units). It may be owned, managed, and operated by the organization, a third party, or some combination of them, and it may exist on or off premises. A private cloud offers the organization more control, security, and customization over their cloud resources, but it also requires more investment, maintenance, and expertise1.
• Community Cloud: A community cloud is a cloud deployment model where the cloud infrastructure is provisioned for exclusive use by a specific group of consumers from organizations that have shared concerns (e.g., mission, security requirements, policy, and compliance considerations). It may be owned, managed, and operated by one or more of the organizations, a third party, or some combination of them, and it may exist on or off premises. A community cloud offers the group of consumers more collaboration, cost-sharing, and alignment over their cloud resources, but it also requires more coordination, governance, and trust1.
• Public Cloud: A public cloud is a cloud deployment model where the cloud infrastructure is provisioned for open use by everyone. It may be owned, managed, and operated by a business, academic, or government organization, or some combination of them, and it exists on the premises of the cloud provider. A public cloud offers the consumers more scalability, flexibility, and affordability over their cloud resources, but it also requires more dependency, compliance, and security1.
• Hybrid Cloud: A hybrid cloud is a cloud deployment model where the cloud infrastructure is a composition of two or more distinct cloud infrastructures (private, community, or public) that remain unique entities, but are bound together by standardized or proprietary technology that enables data and application portability (e.g., cloud bursting for load balancing between clouds). A hybrid cloud offers the consumers more choice, agility, and innovation over their cloud resources, but it also requires more integration, management, and complexity1.

To present the power consumption of a proposed datacenter solution to a customer, you can use the following tools:

• Product Bulletin: This is a web-based tool that provides technical specifications, features, benefits, and compatibility information for HPE products. You can use it to compare different products and configurations, and to generate customized reports that include power and cooling data for the selected products. You can also access the Product Bulletin from the HPE Sizer tool1.
• Power Advisor: This is a web-based tool that helps you estimate the power consumption and cooling requirements of HPE servers, storage, and networking devices. You can use it to create a configuration based on the customer’s requirements, and to generate a power summary report that shows the power input, output, heat dissipation, and airflow data for the configuration. You can also export the configuration to the HPE Sizer tool2.

The other options are not suitable for presenting the power consumption of a proposed solution. OCA is an online tool that helps you assess the customer’s current environment and identify opportunities for optimization and transformation. NinjaSTARS is a web-based tool that helps you compare the performance and cost of HPE storage solutions with competitors’ products. SSET is a web-based tool that helps you design and validate HPE solutions based on customer requirements and industry workloads. References:

• HPE Product Bulletin
• HPE Power Advisor
• HPE Sizer

 HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise is a fully managed cloud service that delivers a unified self-service infrastructure provisioning experience to IT and application administrators and developers1. It supports the deployment of bare metal, containers, and virtual machines workloads across datacenters, colocation facilities, or edge locations1. It also provides a consistent cloud experience across any application or workload, whether traditional or cloud-native1.

One of the workload services offered as part of HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise is VMware ESXi virtual machines. VMware ESXi is a hypervisor that enables the creation and management of virtual machines on a physical server2. VMware ESXi virtual machines can run various operating systems and applications, and can be migrated, cloned, or backed up using VMware tools2. HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise integrates with VMware vCenter Server to provide a seamless user interface for provisioning and managing VMware ESXi virtual machines3. Users can also leverage VMware vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations for advanced automation and orchestration capabilities3.

Another workload service offered as part of HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise is Bare Metal servers. Bare Metal servers are physical servers that are dedicated to a single tenant and do not run any hypervisor or virtualization layer4. Bare Metal servers can offer higher performance, security, and customization than virtual machines, as they eliminate the overhead and complexity of virtualization4. HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise enables users to provision and manage Bare Metal servers using a self-serviceportal or an API5. Users can also choose from various server models, configurations, and operating systems to suit their workload needs5.

The other options, such as Microsoft Azure Stack HCI, Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines, Google Distributed Cloud Hosted, and serverless functions, are not workload services offered as part of HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise. Microsoft Azure Stack HCI and Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines are alternative virtualization solutions that are not supported by HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise1. Google Distributed Cloud Hosted is a cloud service that extends Google Cloud Platform to customer premises or edge locations, but it is not integrated with HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise. Serverless functions are a cloud computing model that executes code without requiring users to provision or manage servers, but they are not available as a workload service in HPE GreenLake Private Cloud Enterprise1.

References:

• 1: HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise
• 2: What is VMware ESXi? - Definition from WhatIs.com
• 3: HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise: Scaling and orchestrating modern applications for the enterprise
• 4: What is a bare metal server? | IBM
• 5: HPE GreenLake for Private Cloud Enterprise
• : Google Distributed Cloud | Google Cloud

HPE Complete is a program that provides a one-stop shop for validated HPE and third-party partner end-to-end infrastructure solutions. HPE Complete and third-party engineering validates the interoperability and reliability of HPE Complete third-party products with HPE storage, server, and networking solutions. HPE Complete product management is responsible for managing the portfolio of third-party products and solutions that are part of the HPE Complete program. If you need to include non GreenLake enabled ISVs in a customer solution, you should engage with HPE Complete product management to find the best fit for your customer’s needs and goals. References: HPE Complete 3rd Party Technology Partner Products & Solutions, HPE Complete Care Service

The Welcome Center is a web-based portal that provides customers with a guided and simplified experience for setting up and managing their HPE Alletra 9000 storage systems. The Welcome Center helps customers to plan and prepare for the hardware installation, enable cloud management, discover and initialize the storage system, and access additional resources and support. The Welcome Center also provides a checklist of the tasks and requirements for each step of the implementation process, such as network configuration, site preparation, cabling, and power. By using the Welcome Center, customers can ensure that their site is readyfor the implementation and avoid any potential issues or delays. References: https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00113699en_us &docLocale=en_US