The Files Console view in Prism Central is the primary interface for deploying and managing Files clusters. Administrators can use the Files Console to create a new instance of Files by providing the required information, such as cluster name, network configuration, storage capacity, and license key. References: Nutanix Files Administration Guide
Deploying a new instance of Nutanix Files is done through the Files Console view in Prism Central, where the administrator can create a new File Server, specify the number of FSVMs, configure networks (Client and Storage), and allocate storage. This is the standard and supported method for Files deployment, providing a centralized interface for managing Files instances.
Exact Extract from Nutanix Documentation:
From the Nutanix Files Deployment Guide (available on the Nutanix Portal):
“To deploy a new instance of Nutanix Files, use the Files Console view in Prism Central. Navigate to the Files Console, select the option to create a new File Server, and configure the settings, including the number of FSVMs, network configuration, and storage allocation.”
[:, Nutanix Files Deployment Guide, Version 4.0, Section: “Deploying a New Files Instance” (Nutanix Portal)., Nutanix Certified Professional - Unified Storage (NCP-US) Study Guide, Section: “Nutanix Files Deployment”., , ]
