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Chapter 3. Configure Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization

3.1. Configure Data Centers
3.2. Configure Cluster
3.3. Configure Networking
3.4. Configure Hosts
3.4.1. Approve Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor Host
3.4.2. Attach Red Hat Enterprise Linux Host
3.5. Configure Storage
3.5.1. Create an NFS Data Domain
3.5.2. Create an iSCSI Data Domain
3.5.3. Create an FCP Data Domain
3.5.4. Attach and Populate ISO domain
Now that you have logged in to the administration portal, configure your Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization environment by defining the data center, host cluster, networks and storage. Even though this guide makes use of the default resources configured during installation, if you are setting up a Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization environment with completely new components, you should perform the configuration procedure in the sequence given here.

3.1. Configure Data Centers

Configure Data Center
Figure 3.1. Configure Data Center

A data center is a logical entity that defines the set of physical and logical resources used in a managed virtual environment. Think of it as a container which houses clusters of hosts, virtual machines, storage and networks.
By default, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization creates a data center at installation. Its type is configured from the installation script. To access it, navigate to the Tree pane, click Expand All, and select the Default data center. On the Data Centers tab, the Default data center displays.
Data Centers Tab
Figure 3.2. Data Centers Tab

The Default data center is used for this document, however if you wish to create a new data center see the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Administration Guide.