Overview
With the data in your IP Plan, you can:- Access the environment via VPN
- Access the management interface for your environment
- Access and manage the firewall
- Configure a private, secure network for virtual machines using the available IP address range
- Enable internet access for virtual machines
- Assign public IPs and allow non-VPN access to one or more virtual machines
- Create a secure site-to-site VPN tunnel between your enterprise network or another cloud, and the MacStadium environment
- Review web purchases
Accessing the IP Plan
MacStadium provides the IP Plan as an XLSX spreadsheet, available for download in the MacStadium Portal.- Navigate to portal.macstadium.com and log in.
- Select the account menu > Files.
- Download and open the XLSX spreadsheet.
MacStadium uses this naming convention for the IP Plan: <COMPANY-PREFIX>--A-001-IP_PLAN.xlsx
IP Plan Contents
The IP Plan consists of two sheets: One Page and MISC.If both sheets are not visible, try opening the spreadsheet in a different app. The IP Plan may contain additional sheets depending on your plan and environment configuration.
One Page
The One Page sheet contains all the data needed for remote access.MISC
The MISC sheet contains information about your firewall, if you have one.VPN
This section lists the server address and credentials for connecting to the environment through VPN. Download Cisco AnyConnect before using this information.Appendix A: IP Allocation
Network information for connectivity within the environment to the outside world.| Row | Description |
|---|---|
Outside | Outside interface of the Cisco ASA/ASAv firewall. IPs in this range are publicly accessible. The network name is needed when setting up NAT exemption for a site-to-site VPN tunnel. |
Inside-1 | Inside interface of the Cisco ASA/ASAv firewall. IPs in this range are not publicly accessible and have the highest security setting by default. |
ESXi-MGMT | Used to set up connectivity between vSphere components. Not accessible from outside your environment by default. |
Private-1 | Private network of the MacStadium cloud. Default recommended network for virtual machines. The network name and IP range in CIDR notation are needed when setting up a site-to-site VPN tunnel. |
Appendix B: IP Host Assignments
Network information for VMware vSphere components (vCenter Support Server, vCenter, ESXi-HostXX), if applicable.
FW1-Outside is the endpoint needed for site-to-site VPN connections.
MISC Sheet
The MISC sheet contains instructions for reaching the Cisco firewall and downloading the Cisco ASDM-IDM interface for firewall management.If the MISC sheet is not visible, try opening the IP Plan in a different app.