Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Manuals

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Administrator's Manual (247 pages)

Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 2 MB

Windows 2000
1
Table of Contents
3
List of Tables
12
About this Guide

13
- Purpose
  13
- Audience
  13
- Scope
  14
- Referenced Manuals
  15
- Supplemental Documents
  16
- Text Conventions
  17
- Symbols in Text
  17
- Symbols on Equipment
  18
- Rack Stability
  19
- Getting Help
  19
  - Compaq Technical Support
    19
  - Compaq Website
    20
  - Compaq Authorized Reseller
    20
Chapter 1 Clustering Overview

21
Chapter 2 Cluster Architecture

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- Compaq Proliant Servers
  26
Cluster Architecture

89
- Table 2-8 I/O Path Failure and Failover Scenarios in Redundant FC-Als for
  90
  - Table 2-9 I/O Path Failure and Failover Scenarios in Redundant FC-Als for
    92
  - Cluster Interconnect Options
    94
    
    Ethernet Cluster Interconnect
    94
    
    Figure 2-29. Non-Redundant Ethernet Cluster Interconnect Using a Crossover Cable
    97
    
    Figure 2-30. Non-Redundant Ethernet Cluster Using an Ethernet Switch or Hub
    98
    
    Figure 2-31. Redundant Ethernet Cluster Interconnect for a Two-Node PDC/O2000 Cluster
    99
    
    Local Area Network
    100
Chapter 3 Cluster Software Components

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- Overview of the Cluster Software
  101
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  101
- Compaq Software
  102
- Oracle Software
  106
  - Oracle8I Server Enterprise Edition
    106
  - Oracle8I Server
    106
  - Oracle8I Parallel Server Option
    106
  - Oracle8I Enterprise Manager
    107
  - Oracle8I Certification
    107
- Application Failover and Reconnection Software
  108
Chapter 4 Cluster Planning

109
Cluster Planning

119
Chapter 5 Installation and Configuration

130
Chapter 6 Cluster Management

180
- Cluster Management Concepts
  181
- Management Applications
  183
- Software Maintenance for Oracle8I
  187
  - Deinstalling the Osds
    187
  - Upgrading Oracle8I Server
    190
  - Upgrading the Osds
    190
  - Deinstalling a Partial OSD Installation
    192
  - Upgrading Oracle8I Server
    193
- Managing Changes to Shared Storage Components
  193
Cluster Management

196
- Replacing a Cluster Node
  196
  - Removing the Node
    196
  - Adding the Replacement Node
    197
- Adding a Cluster Node
  200
- Monitoring Cluster Operation
  204
  - Tools Overview
    204
  - Using Secure Path Manager
    204
  - Uninstalling Secure Path
    207

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Administrator's Manual (233 pages)

Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/05000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Administrator's Manual (180 pages)

Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O1000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

Brand: Compaq | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 2 MB

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (31 pages)

Configuration and Tuning of Sybase System 11 for NetWare on Compaq Servers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Tuning Goals
6
System Processor Planning
6
- Initial CPU Recommendations
  6
Memory Planning
7
- Initial Memory Recommendations for Sybase
  7
- Estimating Memory Requirements for Sybase
  7
Disk Subsystem Planning
9
- Array Accelerator: Its Function and Benefit in a Sybase SQL Server Environment
  9
1 RAID-Based Disk Controllers

13
2 Netware Disk Controller Duplexing

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3 Sybase SQL Server Mirroring/Duplexing

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- Network Planning
  14
- Memory Tuning
  15
  - Estimating Memory Requirements for Stored Procedures
    16
- Processor Tuning
  15
- I/O Tuning
  16
- Compaq System Configuration
  19
- Netware 4.10 Configuration
  19
  - Processes
    19
    
    Upgrade Low Priority Threads
    19
    
    Maximum Service Processes
    20
  - Memory
    20
    
    Garbage Collection Interval
    20
    
    Number of Frees for Garbage Collection
    20
    
    Minimum Free Memory for Garbage Collection
    20
  - File Caching
    20
    
    Read Ahead Enabled
    21
    
    Minimum File Cache Buffers
    21
  - File System
    21
    
    Volume Block Size
    21
    
    Enable File Compression
    21
    
    Sub-Block Allocation
    21
    
    Enable Disk Read after Write Verify
    21
    
    Immediate Purge of Deleted Files
    22
    
    File Delete Wait Time
    22
    
    Minimum File Delete Wait Time
    22
    
    Remirror Block Size
    22
    
    Concurrent Remirror Requests
    22
    
    Mirrored Devices Are out of Sync Message Frequency
    22
  - Communications
    23
    
    Maximum Physical Receive Packet Size
    23
    
    Minimum Packet Receive Buffers
    23
    
    Maximum Packet Receive Buffers
    23
  - Netware Partitions
    23
- Network Tuning
  19
- Sybase System 11 Configuration
  23
  - Sp_Configure Command
    24
    
    Total Memory
    24
    
    Procedure Cache Percent
    24
    
    Number of Devices
    24
    
    Number of User Connections
    24
    
    Recovery Interval in Minutes
    24
    
    Housekeeper Free Write Percent
    25
    
    User Log Cache Size
    25
    
    Default Network Packet Size
    25
    
    Max Network Packet Size
    25
    
    Additional Network Memory
    25
    
    Number of Extent I/O Buffers
    25
    
    Number of Sort Buffers
    26
    
    Number of Pre-Allocated Extents
    26
    
    Stack Size
    26
    
    Event Buffers Per Engine
    26
  - Sybase Sybinit Utility
    26
  - Sybase Audit Feature
    26
- Upgrading from Previous Sybase Versions to System 11
  23
- Installing from CD-ROM
  27
  - Compaq SCSI Based CD-ROM Drive
    27
  - Compaq IDE Based CD-ROM Drive
    27
- System Management Tools
  28
  - Novell Monitor Utility
    28
  - Sybase SQL Monitor
    28
  - Compaq Insight Manager
    28
- Conclusion
  29
- Check List of Recommendations
  30

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (45 pages)

DSS Sizing and Tuning of Oracle8 for Windows NT on Compaq Servers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
4
TPC Benchmark D (TPC-D)
4
DSS Vs. OLTP
4
Oracle Overview
4
- Architecture
  4
New Features in Oracle8 Version 8.0
8
Basic Tuning
9
- Installation Issues
  9
Tuning Goals
15
I/O Tuning
15
- Disk Layout
  15
- Partitioning
  16
- Parallelism
  17
- Availability Vs. Performance
  19
- Array Controllers
  20
- I/O Limits
  20
System Processor Scalability
21
Memory Tuning
23
- System Global Area (SGA) Size
  23
- Program Global Area (PGA) Size
  23
- Processes
  24
- Windows NT
  24
- Total Memory
  24
Conclusion
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Appendix A: TPC-D Schema
29
Appendix B: TPC-D Query Definitions
33
Appendix C: TPC-D Queries (SQL Code)
37

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Technical Manual (38 pages)

I/O Performance Tuning of Compaq Servers

Brand: Compaq | Category: Server | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
1
March
2
Executive Summary

3
Introduction

4
I/O Performance and Recommendations

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- Network Interface
  5
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Bus
  6
- SCSI Bus
  9
- Fibre Channel
  12
- Drive Technology
  14
- System Memory
  18
OS Performance Monitoring Tools

19
- Microsoft Windows NT
  20
- Novell Netware
  21
- SCO Unixware and Openserver
  21
- Conclusion
  22
Appendix - Performance Tuning Data

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- Fibre Channel Bus
  23
- Drive Technology
  28
- RAID Level Performance
  35
- Hardware RAID Vs. Software RAID
  36

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Integration Notes (29 pages)

Deploying the ProLiant Cluster for NetWare 4.2

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Table of Contents
1
Clustering Overview

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- Clusters Defined
  3
- Causes of Downtime
  3
- Cost of Downtime
  4
- Benefits of Clustering
  4
- Summary
  4
Proliant Cluster for Netware 4.2 Overview

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Software Components

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- Novell Software
  13
- Compaq Software
  13
Planning Novell High Availability Server Installation

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- Verification of NHAS Installation
  15
4.2 Administratio N

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Proliant Cluster for Netware 4.2 Administration

18
- Increasing Availability
  18
- IP and Applications Failover
  18
- Management
  26
Technical Faqs

28

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Management Manual (18 pages)

Compaq Tackles Cluster Management

Brand: Compaq | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents
2
Executive Summary

3
Setting the Stage

5
- Market Perspective
  5
- Compaq's Response
  6
Enterprise Cluster Management

7
How Compaq Addresses the Requirements

11
- Insight Manager Xe - Cluster Monitor
  12
- Intelligent Cluster Administrator
  15
Why Compaq's Approach Makes Sense

17
Bottom Line

18

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Integration Notes (22 pages)

Compaq Tips and Tricks for NetWare 5

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Technology Brief (24 pages)

Compaq ProLiant 7000 Server Technology

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Redundant Hot-Plug Fans
11
Redundant Hot-Plug Power Supplies
13
Redundant Processor Power Modules
13
Hot-Plug Hard Disk Drives
16
Compaq Smart Array 3100ES Controller
16
PCI Hot Plug Technology for PCI Adapters
17
Management Technologies
18
Integrated Management Display
19
Integrated Remote Console
19
Power Supplies
21
Fan Cooling Capacity
21
Chassis Design
22

Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (22 pages)

Compaq Enterprise Security Framework

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (30 pages)

Disk Subsystem Performance and Scalability

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (19 pages)

Compaq Integrated Management Log Viewer in a Microsoft Windows NT Environment

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (8 pages)

Euro Currency Symbol on Compaq Tower and Rack Server Keyboards

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (13 pages)

Compaq Survey Utility

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Technology Brief (14 pages)

DDS-3: Enhancing DAT Reliability, Capacity, and Performance

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (10 pages)

Compaq Servers: Enterprise Class Performance Leading the Way to Deschutes and Merced

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 White Paper (11 pages)

Compaq Leadership in Server Innovations

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Compaq 112726-001 - ProLiant - 6500 Manuals

Table of Contents

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Clustering Overview

Chapter 2 Cluster Architecture

Cluster Architecture

Chapter 3 Cluster Software Components

Chapter 4 Cluster Planning

Cluster Planning

Chapter 5 Installation and Configuration

Chapter 6 Cluster Management

Cluster Management

Table of Contents

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Clustering Overview

Chapter 2 Cluster Architecture

Chapter 3 Cluster Software Components

Chapter 4 Cluster Planning

Chapter 5 Installation and Configuration

Chapter 6 Cluster Management

Table of Contents

About this Guide

Chapter 1 Clustering Overview

Chapter 2 Architecture

Chapter 3 Cluster Software Components

Chapter 4 Cluster Planning

Chapter 5 Installation and Configuration

Installation and Configuration

Chapter 6 Cluster Management

Cluster Management

Table of Contents

1 RAID-Based Disk Controllers

2 Netware Disk Controller Duplexing

3 Sybase SQL Server Mirroring/Duplexing

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Introduction

I/O Performance and Recommendations

OS Performance Monitoring Tools

Appendix - Performance Tuning Data

Table of Contents

Clustering Overview

Proliant Cluster for Netware 4.2 Overview

Software Components

Planning Novell High Availability Server Installation

4.2 Administratio N

Proliant Cluster for Netware 4.2 Administration

Technical Faqs

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Setting the Stage

Enterprise Cluster Management

How Compaq Addresses the Requirements

Why Compaq's Approach Makes Sense

Bottom Line

Table of Contents

Overview

Software Tips

Hardware/Firmware Tips

Helpful Websites

Conclusion

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Operating System Support

Operating System Euro Symbol Ready Reference

Languages and Key Placements

Questions and Answers

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