Changing the GSSM Role in the GSS Network
Changing the GSSM Role in the GSS Network
Cisco Global Site Selector Administration Guide
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The arguments are as follows:
–
primary_GSSM_hostname—DNS hostname of the device currently
serving as the primary GSSM.
–
primary_GSSM_IP_address—DNS hostname of the device currently
serving as the primary GSSM.
For example, to enable gss3.example.com as a GSS and direct it to the
primary GSSM, gssm1.example.com, enter:
gss3.example.com# gss enable gss gssm1.example.com
Save your configuration changes to memory by entering the following
5.
command:
gss3.example.com# copy running-config startup-config
Activate the GSS from the primary GSSM GUI to add it to your GSS network.
6.
See the
"Activating GSS Devices from the Primary GSSM"
Chapter 1,
,
Managing GSS Devices from the
You can now use the replacement GSS in your GSS network.
The GSS software supports two GSSM devices in a single GSS network, with one
GSSM acting as the primary GSSM and the second GSSM acting as a standby
device. The standby GSSM can temporarily take over the role of the primary
GSSM if the primary GSSM is unavailable (for example, you need to move the
primary GSSM or you want to take it offline for repair or maintenance).
Using the CLI, you can manually switch the roles of your primary and standby
GSSM devices at any time.
Before switching GSSM roles, follow these guidelines:
You must configure and enable both a primary and a standby GSSM in your
•
GSS network. Do not attempt to switch GSSM roles until you configure and
enable both a primary and a standby GSSM (see the Cisco Global Site
Selector Getting Started Guide).
Chapter 2
Managing the GSS from the CLI
section in
GUI.
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