[Ended] Round 13 | Technical Document Scavenger Hunt
  

Sangfor Jojo Lv5Posted 2024-Dec-03 09:02


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)  All community users are invited to participate in the scavenger hunt.
2)  There will be 6 questions related to theprovided documents.
3)  Participants must submit their answers under this post by Dec. 9.
4)  Winners will be announced next Tuesday on the community platform.


2. Activity Duration                                                                                                               

Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

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) Submit Your Answers:
Once you have your answers, post them under this thread by the deadline.

5) Collaborate:
Feel free to discuss your findings in the forum and win 100 coins. Sharing thoughts and interpretations can lead to a deeper understanding and may help others in their search.



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 with the highest accuracy in answering questions for a month will earn an extra 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 License Guide & FAQQ1: What should you do before upgrading the HCI cluster?     
Q2: Will rolling back an HCI patch impact the business and why?
SCP&HCI Update Guide&FAQQ3: How to get the HCI cluster upgrade license?
Q4: After the license expires, you must complete the license update within a specific timeframe to avoid affecting ongoing business operations. What is the specific timeframe in days?
Q5: What is the difference between SCP license and HCI license?
Q6: What is the minimum host CPU license required if the SCP manages two HCI clusters—one cluster with 16 CPUs in centralized mode and the other with 8 CPUs in standalone mode?


6. How to Reply This Post                                                                                                   

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

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Congratulations to the following participants on getting coins!

Sangfor Jojo Lv5Posted 2024-Dec-03 09:38
  

We upgraded the rewards for this event to encourage more and more members to join us!

Newbie877525 Lv1Posted 2024-Dec-03 10:55
  
Q1: Run Pre-upgrade Check
Q2: Yes, need to reboot all the nodes in the cluster
Q3: Login SCP Navigate to Management > System > Licensing  . Get the device information first, Then you can share the information file to sales and ask them to provide the license file
Q4: Within 30 days
Q5: SCP can manage multiple HCI clusters and distribute its license to these managed HCI clusters, whereas HCI license can only be used for itself
Q6: 16 host CPU license
AR Lv1Posted 2024-Dec-03 11:46
  
Answer no 1
Prior to updating a cluster for HCI, you should:
Make sure you have a backup of all your important data.
Check Compatibility: Make sure the updated version works with the devices and programs you have.
Examine the release notes: For information on known problems and upgrading requirements, see the release notes.
Verify the resources: Verify that the update has enough CPU, RAM, and storage.
Alert Users: Notify users of any possible outages.
Test in Lab: Try the update in a non-production setting if you can.
Have a rollback strategy in place in case something goes wrong.

Answer no 2
Indeed, reversing an HCI patch may have an effect on the company due to:
Downtime: Rolling back would necessitate system outages, which would impact the availability of applications.
Data Consistency Risks: Modifications made during the patch, such as database or configuration alterations, may not be easily undone, which could result in inconsistent data.
Service Disruption: During the rollback, dependent services or apps may experience issues.
Limitations on Rollback: Not all updates can be completely undone, particularly if there have been firmware upgrades or schema modifications.
To reduce hazards, careful planning and testing are essential.

Answer no 3
To obtain a license for a Sangfor HCI cluster upgrade:
Check your license status by logging into the Sangfor aCloud console.
Speak with your authorised reseller or Sangfor Support.
Describe the cluster and the necessary upgrade.
Get the activation key or file after paying for the license.
In System Settings > License Management, upload the license.
After applying for the licence, confirm that the upgrade is activated.

Answer no 4
Your current virtual machines (VMs) will continue to function normally when your Sangfor HCI license expires. You won't be able to upgrade to newer software versions or get technical help, though.
The SanGFOR Community
If you have a valid support contract, Sangfor's Support Life Cycle Policy ensures software support for at least 10 years and hardware support for at least 5 years after the date of purchase.
It's best to renew your licence as soon as it expires to prevent any interruptions. Please get in touch with Sangfor's customer support or your authorised reseller for precise information on any grace periods or renewal timelines.

Answer no 5
SCP License: For VM deployment, cloud platform management, and public or hybrid cloud integration.
Managing hyper-converged infrastructure, such as network virtualisation, storage, and computation, requires an HCI license.
Important Distinction: HCI concentrates on on-premises infrastructure consolidation, whereas SCP concentrates on cloud environments.

Answer no 6
The total host CPU license needed for managing two HCI clusters with Sangfor SCP (Sangfor Cloud Platform) is equal to the sum of the CPUs from all of the clusters under management. This is the computation:
16 CPUs in Cluster 1 (centralised mode)
Cluster 2: 8 CPUs in standalone mode
CPUs total = 16 + 8 = 24
16 + 8 = 24
A minimum of 24 CPUs is needed for the host CPU license.
Newbie517762 Lv5Posted 2024-Dec-03 12:01
  
Q1. Launch the aDeploy,  click Pre-change Check > Pre-upgrade Check, to checks HCI platforms before upgarde.

Q2. Patch rollback need reboot all the nodes in the cluster.

Q3. After get the SCP or HCI device information you can get ask the local region sales to help get the license file.

Q4. 30 days.

Q5. SCP can manage multiple HCI clusters and distribute its license to these managed HCI clusters, whereas HCI license can only be used for itself.

Q6. At least 24 CPUs.
Clarence Roque Lv2Posted 2024-Dec-03 13:53
  
Q1: 1) Use adeploy to perform a pre-upgrade check on the cluster.
2) After resolving any issues detected by adeploy, apply the pre-check package to the cluster.
3) Upload the upgrade package in the HCI interface and follow the prompts to proceed with the upgrade.
Q2: Yes, Because there is downtime.
Q3: ask the local region sales to help get the license file.
Q4: 30 days
Q5: SCP license in Sangfor HCI enables security services like firewall and VPN, while an HCI license focuses on virtualization, storage, and computing features for infrastructure management.
Q6: 24 CPUs.
Humayun Ahmed Lv3Posted 2024-Dec-03 15:56
  
Q1: Check the current version, active/standby SCP, disaster recovery scenarios, ongoing task and the number and capacity of disks of SCP VMs.

Q2: Yes, Service Downtime, Inconsistent State, Data Integrity Risks, Dependency Conflicts, Performance Issues and Business Disruption.

Q3: After get the SCP or HCI device information you can get ask the local region sales to help get the license file.

Q4: 30 days.

Q5: SCP can manage multiple HCI clusters and distribute its license to these managed HCI clusters, whereas HCI license can only be used for itself.

Q6: 24 CPU licenses.
CLELUQMAN Lv4Posted 2024-Dec-03 16:37
  
Q1 : Before get the HCI device information should create the HCI cluster first.

Q2 : Yes, the original license will be lost

Q3 : ask the local region sales to help get the license file.

Q4 : 30 days

Q5 : SCP can manage multiple HCI clusters and distribute its license to these managed HCI clusters, whereas HCI license can only be used for itself.

Q6 :  24 CPUs
pmateus Lv2Posted 2024-Dec-03 17:33
  
Q1. Do a  Pre-upgrade Check.
Q2. yes, need reboot all the nodes
Q3. System > Licensing Management
Q4. 30 days
Q5. HCI all the modules will be licensed automatically. SPC we need to do it manually
Q6. 24
Enrico Vanzetto Lv4Posted 2024-Dec-03 22:14
  
Q1:1) Use adeploy to perform a pre-upgrade check on the cluster. 2) After resolving any issues detected by adeploy, apply the pre-check package to the cluster. 3) Upload the upgrade package in the HCI interface and follow the prompts to proceed with the upgrade.
Q2:Yes, because patch rollback need reboot all the nodes in the cluster.
Q3:Collect and share this information with the local sales team, and then proceed to update or expand the license.
Q4:30
Q5:SCP can manage multiple HCI clusters and distribute its license to these managed HCI clusters, whereas HCI license can only be used for itself.
Q6:24 CPU