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Prerequisites

Before setting up the Apstra Edge for Data Center Assurance, ensure that you have the following:

Note:

Although it is not required, we strongly recommend that you install Apstra Flow. You can still use Data Center Assurance without Apstra Flow installed, but you will not benefit from new features like Service Awareness, Impact Analysis, or Dashboard. Additionally, new and exciting features in future releases require Apstra Flow.

For information about how to install Apstra Flow, see the Apstra Flow Installation Guide.

Account and Subscription

  • Active Data Center Assurance account.

    For information about how to activate a Data Center Assurance account, see the User Activation and Login section of the Data Center Assurance User Guide.

  • Active Marvis subscription.

    For information about Marvis subscription options, see Subscriptions for Marvis.

  • Active Apstra license.

    For information about Apstra software licenses, see the Apstra Datasheet.

Apstra Edge

  • Your Apstra-managed fabric is fully operational and running Apstra version 4.2.1 or later.
    Note:

    Apstra version 4.2.1 supports the latest DCA features. If you are using Apstra 4.2.0, you can enjoy Marvis Virtual Network Assistant for Data Center, but you will not benefit from the latest DCA features.

    For information about the latest Data Center Assurance features, see the Data Center Assurance Release Notes.

  • Internet connectivity that provides the Edge container with access to Data Center Assurance.

  • Download the the Apstra Edge image files (Edge image), under Application Tools, onto the host where you plan on running the installation. This host must be able to reach the Apstra controller.

  • The RECEIVER_PORT (default 9595) and the EDGE_SERVER_PORT (default 8081) do not have existing services using those ports on the host where the apstra-edge container will be installed.

    In the unlikely event that there is a port conflict, you can manually change these port numbers in the docker-compose.yml file of the .tgz Edge image download. Internal Edge services use these ports to stream vital data.

  • Configure ports to allow your device to connect with Juniper Data Center Assurance. For more information, see Configure Ports.