[Ended] Round 17 | Technical Document Scavenger Hunt
  

Sangfor Jojo Lv5Posted 2024-Dec-30 09:32


Dear members,
We are excited to announce the launch of our Technical Document Scavenger Hunt! This activity encourages all users to dive deeper into our newly published technical document in the Knowledge Base, enhancing your understanding and engagement with the material.

By participating, you'll sharpen your skills and have the chance to collaborate and share insights with fellow users. Happy hunting, and may the best reader win!


1. Activity Rules                                                                                                                     

1)  From now on, this activity will be published every Monday, just like “Question of the Week”.
All community users are invited to participate in the scavenger hunt.
2)  There will be at least 6 questions related to the provided documents.
3)  Participants must submit their answers under this post by Jan. 5th.
4)  Winners will be announced next Monday on the community platform.


2. Activity Duration                                                                                                               

Dec. 30, 2024 - Jan. 5, 2025

3. How to Participate                                                                                                                                                                                                                
1) Browse the Questions:
We have provided a list of questions based on the document's content. Your goal is to find the
answers within the documents.

2) Read the Documents:
Start by simply reading the catalog. Taking your second reading thoroughly with the given questions
which will make you read more efficiently.

3) Use the Search Function:
Most documents have a search feature. Use keywords from the questions to locate them quickly in relevant sections.


4.  Rewards                                                                                                                             

1) Correct Answers: 100 coins for each correct answer.
2) All Correct: An additional 100 coins for those who answer all questions correctly.
3) Users participating in this event for four consecutive weeks will receive an extra 400 coins. (NEW)
4) The top 3 users who answered the questions at least once in a month with the highest accuracy rate will get an additional 400 coins. (NEW)
In short, you can get 400 to 1500 coins if you participate in the event every week.

5. Scavenger Hunt Questions                                                                                             

Read these documents on the left side and answer the questions below.


SCP&HCI Update Guide&FAQQ1: When performing the HCI cluster upgrade pre-check, the prompt “Insufficient space on partition” pops up, what should you do?
Q2: Can HCI be upgraded from one version to any other version?
Q3: What you should do if there are tasks running on HCI before the upgrade?
SCP&HCI License Guide & FAQQ4: How to get the license files?
Q5: If the HCI cluster needs to deploy VDI in addition, is it sufficient to activate only the aSV license, or is it also necessary to activate the aSV for aDesk license?
Q6: Can centralized license mode and standalone license mode be converted to each other?


6. How to Reply This Post                                                                                                   

Try to make it simple! Do not repeat the questions when typing your answers.

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Clarence Roque Lv2Posted 2025-Jan-06 08:43
  
Q1: Navigate to the adeploy Toolkit section, click Disk Cleanup then select the host click Delete.
Q2: Yes.
Q3: They need to be shut down before the upgrade can proceed.
Q4: Get the SCP or HCI device information you can get ask the local region sales to help get the license file.
Q5: aSV) license includes the license aSV for aDesk, allowing it to be used for both server virtualization and VDI functions. However, aSV for aDesk licenses can only be used for VDI.
Q6: SCP centralized mode cannot be switched to standalone mode, and vice versa.
JJ Teoh Lv1Posted 2025-Jan-04 11:59
  
Q1: we should navigate to the adeploy Toolkit section, then click Disk Cleanup, and then select the host click Delete.
Q2: yes can, but only can upgrade to the version that new than current version.
Q3: let the task complete first, as upgrade cannot be done if there are task running.
Q4: After get the SCP or HCI device information, we can get ask the local region sales to help get the license file.
Q5:  It is sufficient to activate only the aSV license.
Q6: cannot
CLELUQMAN Lv4Posted 2025-Jan-02 14:03
  
Q1 : Navigate to the adeploy Toolkit section, click Disk Cleanup then select the host click Delete.
Q2 : No, it does not support downgrading
Q3 : Upgrades are not allowed when other tasks are being executed on the HCI
Q4 : ask the local region sales to help get the license file.
Q5 : The Compute Virtualization (aSV) license includes the license aSV for aDesk, allowing it to be used for both server virtualization and VDI functions. However, aSV for aDesk licenses can only be used for VDI.
Q6 : SCP centralized mode cannot be switched to standalone mode, and vice versa.
Rotring Lv2Posted 2025-Jan-02 11:39
  
Q1:
1.Check disk usage and clean up unnecessary files.
2.Consider adding more storage or expanding existing partitions.
3.Delete unused snapshots, data, or VMs.
4.Check partition allocation and consult vendor documentation or support if needed.
Q2:
1.Check compatibility between your HCI version, hardware, and underlying software.
2.ollow the official upgrade path provided by the vendor.
3.Ensure backups and rollback options are in place in case the upgrade process fails.
Q3:
1.Pause or migrate active workloads (VMs, storage tasks, etc.).
2.Complete or suspend any backup, replication, or data sync tasks.
3.Ensure cluster health by running vendor-provided health checks.
4.Notify stakeholders about the upgrade and potential downtime.
5.Take snapshots or backups to ensure you can recover in case of failure.
6.Prepare for rollback in case the upgrade fails.
7.Consider using a staged upgrade approach if possible, upgrading nodes one at a time.
Q4:
1.Log into your vendor's portal: To get license files, log into the relevant portal for your vendor (e.g., VMware Customer Connect, Nutanix Portal, Dell VxRail Portal).
2.Retrieve License Files: Search for your specific product and download the license files (usually in .xml or text format).
3.Apply License: Once downloaded, apply the license via the management interfaces (e.g., vCenter, Prism UI, HPE OneView).
Q5:
1.Activating only the aSV license will typically provide the core HCI functionalities, but will not include the VDI-specific features needed to properly support virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments.
2.If you intend to deploy VDI workloads (e.g., virtual desktops, remote applications), you must also activate the aSV for aDesk license (or an equivalent VDI-specific license), which enables the VDI-specific optimization, management, and integration features on top of your HCI infrastructure.
Q6:
Yes, it is possible to convert between centralized license mode and standalone license mode, but the process varies by platform. Always consult the official documentation or vendor support for detailed guidance on how to convert your licenses, and ensure the conversion does not affect your system's operation or licensing compliance.
Ming_Hang Lv1Posted 2025-Jan-02 10:32
  
Q1. removing specific directories, or temporarily relocating OVF components.
Q2. can
Q3. wait until the task is finished before performing the upgrade
Q4. export info file and send it to Sangfor Staff
Q5. VDI need to activate the aSC for aDesk license
Q6. can
pbeugenio Lv2Posted 2025-Jan-02 08:57
  
Q1: Navigate to the adeploy Toolkit section, click Disk Cleanup then select the host click Delete.

Q2:No

Q3: wait to finish the running task first

Q4: export the device information and contact Sangfor and provide the device information file(.info) to get the license file.

Q5: it also necessary to activate the aSV for aDesk license?

Q6: No
Dwi Nur Lv2Posted 2025-Jan-01 23:36
  
Q1: Navigate to the adeploy Toolkit section, click Disk Cleanup then select the host click Delete.
Q2: Yes
Q3: Upgrades are not allowed when other tasks are being executed on the HCI.
Q4: After get the SCP or HCI device information you can get ask the local region sales to help get the license file.
Q5: The Compute Virtualization (aSV) license includes the license aSV for aDesk, allowing it to be used for both server virtualization and VDI functions. However, aSV for aDesk licenses can only be used for VDI.
Q6: No
Apriyanto Lv5Posted 2025-Jan-01 06:05
  
Q1: When performing the HCI cluster upgrade pre-check, the prompt “Insufficient space on partition” pops up, what should you do?
Navigate to the aDeploy Toolkit section and perform a disk cleanup. Log in to the cluster through aDeploy, select all nodes, and delete unnecessary files to free up space.

Q2: Can HCI be upgraded from one version to any other version?
No, HCI cannot be upgraded directly between any versions. You must follow the recommended upgrade path determined by the aDeploy tool during the pre-check process.

Q3: What should you do if there are tasks running on HCI before the upgrade?
Upgrades are not allowed while tasks such as VM backups, cleanups, or cloning are in progress. These tasks must be completed or canceled before initiating the upgrade.

Q4: How to get the license files?
Obtain the device information file from SCP or HCI, then share this file with the local sales team to receive the license file. Import the license file to the device via the appropriate licensing interface.

Q5: If the HCI cluster needs to deploy VDI in addition, is it sufficient to activate only the aSV license, or is it also necessary to activate the aSV for aDesk license?
The aSV license is sufficient for both server virtualization and VDI functions. However, the aSV for aDesk license is specifically for VDI and is not required if the general aSV license is already activated.

Q6: Can centralized license mode and standalone license mode be converted to each other?
No, SCP centralized mode and standalone mode cannot be converted to each other.
Profound Lv1Posted 2025-Jan-01 06:00
  
Q1 : run Disk Cleanup.
Q2 : yes
Q3 : stop the tasks
Q4 : ask the local region sales to help get the license file.
Q5 : yes, it is sufficient to use asV license
Q6 : no, it cant.
Newbie362074 Lv3Posted 2024-Dec-31 23:07
  
Q1: Navigate to the adeploy Toolkit section, click Disk Cleanup then select the host click Delete.
Q2: yes, but follow upgrade path
Q3: Upgrades are not allowed when other tasks are being executed on the HCI
Q4: ask the local region sales to help get the license file
Q5: It is sufficient to activate only the aSV license
Q6: No