When deploying a Ceph cluster, some of the most common questions include: How much RAM do I need? What is the recommended ratio of OSD storage size to the RocksDB size? Which CPU is the best? How many disks should I include per node? In this presentation, attendees will be shown, step by step, how to use an Excel template to properly answer the above questions and configure a Ceph cluster to meet end-user needs. Attendees will also be given the Excel template to use for their own deployments or in the field when working with end users.