Configure DC Cluster Group
Objective
This guide provides instructions on how to add a site to a DC cluster group (DCG) using F5® Distributed Cloud Console (Console). For more information on an F5® Distributed Cloud Services Site, see Site.
A DC cluster group represents a collection of sites that can directly communicate with each other using the underlay network. You can use a DC cluster group if your site is using the Ingress/Egress Gateway (Two Interface) or App Stack Cluster (One Interface) options.
DCG Versus SMG
A DCG should be used for cloud sites when the sites are connected over a private backbone. In other words, a Site Mesh Group (SMG) is preferred for public cloud sites, while a DC cluster group is preferred for physical K8s or F5® Distributed Cloud App Stack sites.
An SMG uses IPsec tunnel and a DCG uses MPLSoUDP encapsulation. A DCG will give better performance, while an SMG is more secure.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply:
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A Distributed Cloud Services Account. If you do not have an account, see Create an Account.
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One or more Distributed Cloud Services sites deployed. For AWS/Azure/GCP sites, you must enable peering within the same public cloud prior to configuring the DC cluster group. For more information, see documentation:
- AWS VPC Peering: Create a VPC peering connection
- Azure VNet Peering: Tutorial: Connect virtual networks with virtual network peering using the Azure portal
- GCP VPC Network Peering: Use VPC Network Peering
Configuration
Configure DC Cluster Group
Create a new site or navigate to an existing site to configure a DC cluster group. You can also create a DC cluster group without having to create or update a site.
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For a new site:
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In the site creation form, under the
Site Type Selectionsection, select an option from theSelect Ingress Gateway or Ingress/Egress Gatewaymenu. -
Select
Configurelink.
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For an existing site:
- In the site creation form, under the
Site Type Selectionsection, selectEdit Configuration.
- In the site creation form, under the
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In
Advanced Optionssection, toggleShow Advanced Fieldsoption. -
In
Select DC Cluster Groupmenu, select an option. -
In
Member of DC Cluster Group via Outside Networkmenu, select your cluster group. -
To create a new cluster group, select
Create new DC Cluster Groupand perform the following:-
Enter
Name, a name for the new cluster group. -
Optionally, select a label and add a short description.
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Select
Continue. -
Select
Applybutton.
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Select
Save and Exitbutton.
Verify Health
Verify that the DC Cluster group is operational and working as intended.
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In
Multi-Cloud Network Connect, clickSite Connectivity>DC Cluster Group. -
Locate your DC Cluster group, select it.
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Confirm health is good.