Oes 2 Sp2 Linux; Novell Cluster Services 1.8.7 For Linux - Novell BUSINESS CONTINUITY CLUSTERING 1.2.1 - ADMINISTRATION Administration Manual

4.1.3 OES 2 SP2 Linux

Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 2 Support Pack 2 (SP2) Linux must be installed and running
on each node in every peer cluster that will be part of the business continuity cluster. The January
2010 patch is required.
See the OES 2 SP2: Linux Installation Guide (http://www.novell.com/documentation/oes2/
inst_oes_lx/data/front.html)
2 SP2 Linux.

4.1.4 Novell Cluster Services 1.8.7 for Linux

You need two to four clusters with Novell Cluster Services
2 SP2 Linux), with the latest patches applied, installed and running on each node in the cluster.
See the OES 2 SP2: Novell Cluster Services 1.8.7 for Linux Administration Guide
installing, configuring, and managing Novell Cluster Services.
Consider the following when preparing your clusters for the business continuity cluster:
"Cluster Names" on page 39
"Storage" on page 39
"eDirectory" on page 39
"Peer Cluster Credentials" on page 40
Cluster Names
Each cluster must have a unique name, even if the clusters reside in different Novell eDirectory
trees. Clusters must not have the same name as any of the eDirectory trees in the business continuity
cluster.
Storage
The storage requirements for Novell Business Continuity Clustering software are the same as for
Novell Cluster Services. For more information, see the following in the
Services 1.8.7 for Linux Administration
"Hardware Requirements"
"Shared Disk System
"SAN Rules for LUN
Some storage vendors require you to purchase or license their CLI (Command Line Interface)
separately. The CLI for the storage system might not initially be included with your hardware.
Also, some storage hardware may not be SMI-S compliant and cannot be managed by using SMI-S
commands.
eDirectory
The recommended configuration is to have each cluster in the same eDirectory tree but in different
OUs (Organizational Units). BCC 1.2x for Linux supports only a single-tree setup.
for information on installing, configuring, and updating (patching) OES
Guide:
Requirements"
Masking"
1.8.7 (the version that ships with OES
TM
for information on
OES 2 SP2: Novell Cluster
Installing Business Continuity Clustering
TM
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