Install Portworx on IBM Cloud

You can install Portworx Enterprise on IBM Cloud using the IBM Catalog or a Terraform module. The installation process typically includes preparing the IBM Cloud environment, configuring the Kubernetes cluster, and deploying Portworx.

Prerequisites

In addition to the System Requirements, ensure that your cluster meets the following requirements before installing Portworx Enterprise:

IBM Catalog

• An IBM Cloud account with administrator privileges.
  Portworx does not support using a service ID.
• A Kubernetes or OpenShift cluster deployed on IBM Cloud with at least 3 worker nodes.
• Cluster configuration that meets the following requirements for IKS clusters:
  • CPU: 16
  • Memory: 32 GB
  • Disk: 100 GB
• The ability to provision cloud storage for each worker node.

IKS using Terraform

• Use Terraform version 0.13 or later.
• Ensure that the following utilities are installed and configured on your client:
  • IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service CLI
  • kubectl
  • HashiCorp Terraform CLI
  • Helm CLI
  • The latest versions of the jq, curl, and wget libraries

Installation Options for Portworx Enterprise on IBM Cloud

Depending on whether you want to deploy Portworx with IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service or Red Hat OpenShift on IBM Cloud, proceed to one of the following topics:

• Installation on IBM Cloud using IBM Catalog
• Installation on IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service (IKS) using Terraform

Each distribution might require specific steps to prepare the cluster before you deploy Portworx Enterprise.