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Note: this is an example for reference only please use the VxRail installation procedures & services provided by Dell.

This is the first in a series of posts covering VCF 9.1 On VxRail 9.1.000. The following post provides an example walkthrough covering the process of:

• Deploying the VxRail Management Workload Domain Cluster

Versions used in this example are VCF 9.1 On VxRail 9.1.000. Release Information:

Management Workload Domain Creation

In VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 on VxRail, the deployment of the Management Workload Domain (Management WLD) has evolved significantly from earlier releases. While the foundational goal remains the same (delivering a fully operational management cluster hosting core SDDC services) the process is now deeply aligned with a modular driven architecture.

Deployment of VCF on VxRail is orchestrated through the VxRail Manager using a structured, three-module workflow. Each module represents a distinct phase of the deployment lifecycle, progressing from infrastructure initialization to full-cluster readiness.

Module 1: Infrastructure Initialization

This phase prepares the underlying physical and management infrastructure:

• Configure ESX hosts
• Initialize the VxRail Manager
• Deploy the VCF Installer appliance

Module 2: VCF Bring-Up

This phase performs the automated deployment of the VCF management domain:

• Launch the VCF Installer
• Execute the VCF bring-up process, which deploys core components (vCenter, NSX, SDDC Manager, VCF OPs etc.)

Module 3: Cluster Finalization

This phase completes the configuration of the environment:

• Finalize cluster and management domain setup
• Validate system readiness for workload onboarding
• Cluster compliance remediation

This modular workflow provides a structured and repeatable approach to deploying a fully integrated VCF on VxRail environment, ensuring consistency, automation, and alignment with VMware best practices.