Planning Order Vs. Deployment Order: Make sure that you follow both the planning instructions and the deployment instructions in order.
The logical planning order presented in this guide is different from the correct deployment order as presented in the installation guide.
For example, you must identify the file servers that Filr will interface with before planning how many Filr appliances are needed. On the other hand, you must deploy the Filr appliances before you can configure them to access back-end storage targets.
LibreOffice Calc: The planning worksheets and accompanying instructions were developed using LibreOffice Calc 4.2.6.3 running on Windows 7.
Although other OpenOffice-based products should work equally well with the sheets, that has not been verified, and instructions for copying sections, etc. will require you to make adjustments.
Worksheet Use: You can use the worksheet separately or with this guide.
The recommended best practice is to follow the instructions in this guide, recording your plans in the worksheets, and referring to the Administration UI Reference for guidance and help.
You can print the worksheet and use it as a hard copy document or if you have LibreOffice Calc, you can take advantage of the calculation checks it contains.
The worksheet displays errors in some cells because data is not yet entered. To see a worksheet with data displayed for all fields, download this Sample Filr Planning Worksheets spreadsheet, which is identical to the main worksheet except that data has been entered for testing the formulas.
Worksheet Formulas: These are intended to help you estimate disk space and other system requirements for your deployment.
However, they have not been tested, and in light of the copying and customizations that are required and the impact those actions can have on formula validity, it is critical that you make sure to verify all of the formulas used and the data generated.
The worksheets will help you identify the configuration data, IP addresses, and so on that are needed for a successful deployment, but the sizing numbers generated must not be relied on without independent verification.