Get Started
This section describes how you can get started learning about, installing, and using the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric.
- Release Notes
  These notes contain information about release 7.7.0 of the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric as-a-service platform.
- Installation
  This section contains information about installing the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric as-a-service platform.
- Service Activation and Billing
  Describes how to activate and register a new fabric to take advantage of automated billing.
  - Adding an Activation Key
    You must add an activation key after installing the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric or adding a new fabric.
  - Registering a Fabric
    You register the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric after installing the fabric or adding a new fabric. Registration provides HPE with information about your internet connection and determines the billing process that you will use.
  - Setting the Billing Model
    Setting the billing model enables the Data Fabric UI to display estimated billing charges for each fabric.
  - Viewing Activation Information
    Use the Data Fabric UI to view important activation information, such as the status of your activation key and activation code (for air-gapped installations).
  - Displaying the Fabric ID
    Describes how to display the fabric ID.
  - Obtaining a License
    Describes the process of obtaining a consumption-based license from the My HPE Software Center.
  - Billing in Connected Environments
    Describes how billing is enabled in a connected environment.
  - Billing in Air-Gapped Environments
    Describes how billing is enabled in an air-gapped environment.
  - Restoring a Disabled Fabric
    Describes how to obtain an activation key to restore a disabled fabric.
  - Displaying a maprcli Prompt
    You can use maprcli commands to register the fabric and perform certain configuration tasks. The steps for displaying a maprcli prompt are the same for all cloud-based deployments but are different for on-premises deployments.
- SSO Using Keycloak
  Describes how single sign-on (SSO) is implemented by using Keycloak.
- Setting Up Clients
  Summarizes the steps for enabling client communication with the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric.
- Upgrade
  This section contains information that describes how to upgrade the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric as-a-service platform.
- User Assistance
  Describes how to access different resources that can help you learn how to use the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric.
Platform
This section contains conceptual information that can help you to understand and use the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric.
Administration
This section describes how to administer fabric resources in the global namespace of your HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric as-a-service platform.
Reference
Provides reference information for the HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric.
Glossary
Definitions for commonly used terms in MapR Converged Data Platform environments.

Billing in Connected Environments

Describes how billing is enabled in a connected environment.

Automatic Billing

A connected environment is an installation in which the fabric is connected to the internet and can communicate with the HPE billing service. In a connected environment, billing and activation are initiated automatically after you add an activation key and register a fabric.

Viewing the Billing and Consumption Information for a Connected Fabric

For a connected environment, the Data Fabric UI displays billing and consumption information on the Billing and Storage Consumption card. Note that cost information is estimated. This information is based on the rates you specified in Setting the Billing Model. The actual cost reflected on the billing portal might be different.

To view the billing information:

Sign in to the Data Fabric UI, and switch to the Infrastructure admin view or Fabric manager view.
Click Fabric metrics.
Scroll down to see the Billing and Storage Consumption card.

Viewing the Operational Mode for a Connected Fabric

The operational mode of a fabric refers to the internet connection status, which can be Connected or Air-gapped. To view the operational mode:

Sign in to the Data Fabric UI, and switch to the Fabric manager view.
Click Fabric administration.
Locate the Activation card. The Activation code section of the card displays the operational mode.

If You Forget to Pay Your Invoice

If you forget to pay your invoice or fail to renew an expired license, a connected fabric can be disabled by HPE. If you suspect that the fabric has been disabled, contact HPE Support. To restore the fabric, see Restoring a Disabled Fabric.

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HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric 7.7 Documentation
Abstract	This site or PDF file contains documentation for the as-a-service platform, HPE Ezmeral Data Fabric version 7.7, including installation, configuration, administration, and reference content.
Published	July 2024
Edition	7.7.0