This is a detailed walkthrough of creating an NSX-T Edge node in vRO, covering the entire process from preparing the environment to monitoring the creation progress. The article provides step-by-step instructions and explanations of each task, along with variables used and API calls made.

Here’s a summary of the article:

1. Preparing the Environment:

* Create a vCenter server and add hosts to it.

* Create an NSX-T transport zone and add hosts to it.

* Create an IP pool and subnet for the Edge node.

2. Creating an Edge Node:

* Use API call /policy/api/v1/infra/host-switch-profiles to create a host switch profile for the Edge node.

* Use API call /policy/api/v1/infra/host-transport-node-profiles to create a transport node profile for the Edge node.

* Link the host switch profile and transport node profile to the vCenter server.

3. Deploying the Edge Node:

* Use API call /api/v1/transport-nodes to deploy the Edge node.

* Specify the IP address, netmask, and gateway for the Edge node.

* Define the uplink profile for the Edge node.

4. Monitoring the Creation Progress:

* Use API call /api/v1/transport-nodes to monitor the creation progress of the Edge node.

* Check the state of the Edge node to ensure it is created successfully.

5. Modifying the Created Edge Node:

* To be continued in the next article.

The author provides a detailed explanation of each task, along with variables used and API calls made. The article also includes a monitoring section to track the creation progress. This walkthrough is helpful for those who want to learn how to create an NSX-T Edge node in vRO and understand the process involved.