Network configuration workflow

Figure-1 shows the network configuration workflow, and Table-1 describes the configuration steps.

Figure-1 Network configuration workflow

 

Table-1 Network configuration workflow

Procedure

Description

Create a network

Required.

Configure the name, network egress, and compute AZ for the network, and then create subnets in the network to specify the available network segments.

Create a subnet

Required.

A subnet provides private IP addresses to cloud hosts in the private cloud. Both IPv4 and IPv6 network addresses are supported.

Create a router and attach it to a firewall

Optional.

Attach subnets and firewalls to routers to enable and protect the communication between cloud hosts.

This task requires the network and security services provided by UIS-Sec.

Attach subnets to a router

Optional.

Subnets attached to the same router can communicate with each other.

This task requires the network and security services provided by UIS-Sec.

Configure a border gateway for a router

Optional.

Configure a border gateway for a router attached with a firewall to enable the cloud hosts to access the Internet.

This task requires the network and security services provided by UIS-Sec.