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Deploying iSCSI on NetApp Storage via Equinix Metal
Set up NetApp Cloud Adjacent Storage with iSCSI on Equinix Metal, including steps for configuring a Storage VM (SVM) for iSCSI, adding LUNs, and connecting Windows and Linux hosts to the Net...
Deploying NFS on NetApp Storage via Equinix Metal
Set up NetApp Cloud Adjacent Storage with NFS on Equinix Metal, including creating a SVM for NFS, adding storage volumes, managing export policies, and connecting Equinix Metal clients to th...
Initial Setup of NetApp Storage on Equinix Metal
Step by Step instructions for deploying and configuring a NetApp appliance within the Equinix Metal environment.
Installing Talos on Metal
This guide explores how combining Equinix Metal and the Talos operating system benefits organizations handling large Kubernetes workloads by simplifying cluster management, enhancing securit...
For seasoned pros
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Configuring Okta for Equinix Federated SSO
Learn how to manage users automatically from your Okta user directory
Configuring Microsoft Entra ID for Equinix Federated SSO
Manage users automatically from your Entra ID user directory
SmartOS on Equinix Metal
Boot SmartOS using our custom iPXE option on top of a local storage ZFS pool.
Load Balancing and High Availability
Learn how to implement critical backup with load balancing and high availability on Equinix Metal servers.
For infrastructure experts
Connecting Multiple VLANs with Full IP Control
Connect two of your VLANs to each other using a Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instance
Connecting Multiple VLANs Using Equinix Metal Private IP Addressing
Connect two of your VLANs to each other across metros using Equinix Metal's Layer 3 networking.
Connecting your Metal VLAN to Multiple Cloud Service Providers
Connect your VLAN to AWS, Azure and Google Cloud concurrently via Equinix Fabric and layer 3 routing
Connecting your Metal VLAN to GCP
Connect your VLAN to GCP via Equinix Fabric and layer 3 routing