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 releases 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.

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.

You must be a fabric manager to register a fabric. If your fabric is in an air-gapped environment, you must obtain an activation code, which is provided when you purchase a consumption-based license. To obtain a license, see Obtaining a License.

If your fabric is behind a proxy, registration for the Connected mode can fail unless you first configure the proxy server. See Configuring a Proxy Server for Data Fabric Access to the Internet.

To register a fabric:

Sign in to the Data Fabric UI, and switch to the Fabric manager experience.
Click the Fabric administration button.
On the Activation card, click Actions, and select Register fabric. The Register fabric form appears.

Select the Operational mode as Air-gapped or Connected:

Mode	Description
`Air-gapped`	The fabric is not connected to the Internet. In the air-gapped mode, you must provide an activation code to the Data Fabric UI.
`Connected`	The fabric is connected to the Internet and can communicate with the HPE billing service. In the connected mode, the system automatically communicates an activation code to HPE.

For an air-gapped deployment, upload the activation code file that you received when you purchased your license. You can drag and drop the file into the box on the form, or click Select File to navigate to the code file.
Click Register. Your registration details become visible on the Activation card.