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title Create an Azure VMware Solution private cloud
description Steps to create an Azure VMware Solution private cloud using the Azure portal.
ms.topic include
ms.service azure-vmware
ms.custom devx-track-azurecli, engagement-fy23
ms.date 12/5/2024
author suzizuber
ms.author v-szuber

You can create an Azure VMware Solution private cloud using the Azure portal or the Azure CLI.

Portal

  1. Sign in to the Azure portal.

    [!NOTE] If you need access to the Azure US Gov portal, go to https://portal.azure.us/

  2. Select Create a resource.

  3. In the Search services and marketplace text box, type Azure VMware Solution and select it from the search results.

  4. On the Azure VMware Solution window, select Create.

  5. If you need more hosts, request a host quota increase.

  6. On the Basics tab, enter values for the fields and then select Review + Create.

    [!TIP] You gathered this information during the planning phase of this quick start.

    Field Value
    Subscription Select the subscription you plan to use for the deployment. All resources in an Azure subscription are billed together.
    Resource group Select the resource group for your private cloud. An Azure resource group is a logical container into which Azure resources are deployed and managed. Alternatively, you can create a new resource group for your private cloud.
    Resource name Provide the name of your Azure VMware Solution private cloud.
    Location Select a location, such as (US) East US 2. It's the region you defined during the planning phase.
    Size of host Select the AV36, AV36P or AV52 SKU.
    Host Location Select All hosts in one availability zone for a standard private cloud or Hosts in two availability zones for stretched clusters.
    Number of hosts Number of hosts allocated for the private cloud cluster. The default value is 3, which you can increase or decrease after deployment. If these nodes aren't listed as available, contact support to request a quota increase. You can also select the link labeled If you need more hosts, request a quota increase in the Azure portal.
    Address block for private cloud Provide an IP address block for the private cloud. The CIDR represents the private cloud management network and is used for the cluster management services, such as vCenter Server and NSX-T Manager. Use /22 address space, for example, 10.175.0.0/22. The address should be unique and not overlap with other Azure Virtual Networks and with on-premises networks.

    :::image type="content" source="../media/tutorial-create-private-cloud/create-private-cloud.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Basics tab on the Create a private cloud window." border="true":::

  7. Verify the information entered, and if correct, select Create.

    [!NOTE] This step takes an estimated 4+ hours. Adding a single host in an existing cluster takes an estimated 1 hour. If you are adding a new cluster with maximum nodes (16), it can take an estimated 4+ hours.

  8. Verify that the deployment was successful. Navigate to the resource group you created and select your private cloud. You see the status of Succeeded when the deployment is finished.

    :::image type="content" source="../media/tutorial-create-private-cloud/validate-deployment.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing that the deployment was successful." border="true":::

Azure CLI

Instead of the Azure portal to create an Azure VMware Solution private cloud, you can use the Azure CLI using the Azure Cloud Shell. For a list of commands you can use with Azure VMware Solution, see Azure VMware commands.

To begin using Azure CLI:

[!INCLUDE azure-cli-prepare-your-environment-no-header]

  1. Create a resource group with the 'az group create' command. An Azure resource group is a logical container into which Azure resources are deployed and managed. The following example creates a resource group named myResourceGroup in the eastus location:

    
az group create --name myResourceGroup --location eastus

  2. Provide a name for the resource group and the private cloud, a location, and the size of the cluster.

    Property Description
    -g (Resource Group name) The name of the resource group for your private cloud resources.
    -n (Private Cloud name) The name of your Azure VMware Solution private cloud.
    --location The region used for your private cloud.
    --cluster-size The size of the cluster. The minimum value is 3.
    --network-block The CIDR IP address network block to use for your private cloud. The address block shouldn't overlap with address blocks used in other virtual networks that are in your subscription and on-premises networks.
    --sku The SKU value: AV36, AV36P or AV52 
    az vmware private-cloud create -g myResourceGroup -n myPrivateCloudName --location eastus --cluster-size 3 --network-block xx.xx.xx.xx/22 --sku AV36