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Privileges & Ports Requirements

Service Account Minimum Privileges​

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Setting up the service account with the minimum required privileges is crucial for the secure and efficient operation of Superna Eyeglass.

Minimum Privileges Required​

Dell PowerScale (Minimum Privileges)​

  • Read/Write Access: Required for all necessary directories and files used by Eyeglass.
  • Quota Management: Allows the service account to manage and monitor quotas.
  • Snapshot Management: Permits the creation and management of snapshots.
  • Export Management: Grants permissions to manage NFS and SMB exports.

Service Account Configuration​

Dell PowerScale (Configuration)​

  1. Create Service Account: Create a service account with the required privileges.
  2. Assign Permissions: Assign the necessary permissions using the Dell PowerScale management tools.
  3. Validate Access: Verify that the service account has the correct access by performing test operations.

Ports, Scalability, and Phone Home Requirements​

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Understanding the port requirements, scalability limits, and phone home capabilities is essential for maintaining the security and performance of Superna Eyeglass setup.

Port Requirements​

Dell PowerScale (Ports)​

  • Port 443: HTTPS communication for secure data transfer.
  • Port 8080: HTTP communication for local management tasks.
  • Port 8443: Secure port for API communications.

Scalability Limits​

Dell PowerScale (Scalability)​

  • Nodes Supported: Up to 100 nodes per cluster.
  • Snapshots: Supports up to 10,000 snapshots.
  • Exports: Can manage up to 5,000 NFS and SMB exports.

Phone Home Requirements​

Dell PowerScale (Phone Home)​

  • Outbound Ports: Requires ports 443 and 80 to be open for outbound communication.
  • Data Transmission: Securely transmits diagnostic data to Superna support.

Additional Resources​

For more detailed guides and further information, please refer to the following resources: