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Version: 3.4

Installation 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.

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:

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

Prerequisites​

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

  • 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.