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Symantec Veritas Cluster Server One Installation Manual (210 pages)
AIX, HP-UX, Linux, Solaris 5.0
Brand:
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Software
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Table of Contents
Installation Guide
1
Contacting Technical Support
4
Technical Support
4
Customer Service
5
Documentation Feedback
5
Table of Contents
7
Contents
9
Contents
11
Contents
13
Contents
15
Chapter 1 Getting Ready to Install VCS One
17
About Installing VCS One
18
Installing the VCS One Agents
18
Getting Your VCS One Licenses
19
Setting up the Policy Master Cluster Hardware
20
Opening the Required Ports
21
Running Installation Prechecks
22
Logging on and Mounting the Product Disc
22
Mounting the Product Disc Manually on Linux
23
Mounting the Product Disc Manually on Solaris
23
Mounting the Product Disc on AIX
23
Mounting the Product Disc on HP-UX
23
Running the Prechecks
24
Running the Prechecks from the Command Line
24
Running the Prechecks from the Installer Menu
24
About the Symantec Product Authentication Service
25
Removing Earlier Versions of the Symantec Product Authentication Service
25
Configuring Ssh, Rsh, or Remsh before Installing
26
Configuring Ssh
26
Restoring the Password Requirement between Systems
28
Restoring the Password Requirement between AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris Systems
29
Restoring the Password Requirement between Linux Systems
29
Configuring Rsh or Remsh
29
Configuring Rsh on Solaris
29
Modifying the .Rhosts File on Solaris
30
Configuring Rsh on Linux
31
Modifying the .Rhosts File on Linux
31
Configuring Remsh on HP-UX
32
Configuring Rsh on AIX
32
Modifying the .Rhosts File on HP-UX
32
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring the VCS One Policy Master
35
Before You Install the Policy Master
36
Installing Patches
36
Preparing Your Network on Solaris
36
Configuring Your IP Addresses and Nics for Solaris
36
Preserving the Configuration Across Reboots
37
Preparing Your Network on Linux
37
Preparing Policy Master Cluster Information
37
Preparing Your Storage Architecture
38
Preparing to Install Veritas Storage Foundation
38
Preparing to Configure Netapp Filer
39
Preparing to Configure Other Shared Storage Architectures
39
Preparing to Configure Disaster Recovery
39
Installing the Policy Master
40
Launching the Installer
40
Specifying the Target System
41
Specifying Whether to Install Storage Foundation
42
Selecting a License Type
42
Reviewing the Package List
43
Specifying When to Configure the Policy Master
43
Configuring the Policy Master
44
Starting the Policy Master Configuration
44
Configuring the Policy Master Cluster
44
Configuring the Heartbeat Settings
45
Creating an ID for the Policy Master Cluster
45
Naming the Policy Master Cluster
45
Confirming the Policy Master Cluster Configuration
46
Specifying the Authentication Services Port Number
46
Configuring Virtual IP Addresses for the Policy Master
46
Entering the Nics for the Policy Master Virtual IP Address
47
Entering the Policy Master Virtual IP Addresses and Netmasks
47
Specifying Whether to Use the Mpathd (Solaris Only)
47
Choosing a Storage Architecture to Configure
48
Configuring Disaster Recovery
48
Deciding When to Configure Disaster Recovery
48
Configuring Disaster Recovery as Part of the Installation and Configuration Process
49
Configuring Disaster Recovery after You Install VCS One
50
Configuring Your Storage Architecture
51
Configuring Storage Foundation
51
Configuring Netapp Filer
52
Configuring Other Shared Storage Architectures
54
Starting the Policy Master
54
After You Install the Policy Master
55
Verifying the Policy Master Installation
55
Setting the Default Platform in the VCS One Cluster
57
About Configuring VCS One
57
Chapter 3 Accessing the Web Console
59
Before You Access the VCS One Web Console
60
Setting Who Can Access the VCS One Web Console
60
Accessing the VCS One Web Console
61
Recreating the SSL Certificate
62
Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring the VCS One Client
63
Preparing to Install the VCS One Client
64
General Preparations (All Platforms)
64
Platform-Specific Preparations
64
Linux-Specific Preparations
64
Solaris-Specific Preparations
65
Right before the Installation
66
Deciding about a Credential Installation
66
Installing the Client Using a Deployment Credential
67
Creating the Deployment Credential Package
67
Adding the Client to the VCS One Cluster
68
Installing the Client Using a Permanent Credential
68
Installing the VCS One Client
69
Launching the Installer
70
Specifying the Target Systems
70
Reviewing the Package List
70
Specifying When to Configure the Client
71
Configuring the VCS One Client
71
Starting the Client Configuration
71
Entering the Virtual IP Addresses for the Client
72
Deciding Whether to Configure the SSL Library Path
72
Synchronizing the Clock Times on Your Systems
73
Completing and Verifying the Installation
73
After You Install the VCS One Client
74
Chapter 5 Performing Unattended Client Installations
75
About Response Files
76
Response File Example
76
Using a Response File from a Previous Installation
76
Installation Using a Response File
77
Chapter 6 Installing the Simulator
79
About the Simulator
80
Before You Install the Simulator
80
Installing the Simulator
80
Chapter 7 Setting up Authentication Plug-Ins for VCS One
83
About Authentication Plug-Ins
84
Supported Authentication Service Types
84
Displaying Information about User Names and Domain Names
85
Case Sensitivity
86
Length Limits
86
Setting up VX Authentication
86
Setting up Unixpwd Authentication
89
Setting up NIS or NIS+ Authentication
89
Setting up LDAP Authentication
90
Setting up Windows Active Directory Authentication
94
Setting up PAM Authentication
94
Extending the Credential Expiry Period
95
Setting the Default Domain and Domain Type
96
Chapter 8 Adding Shared Storage and Testing Disks for SCSI-3
97
About Adding Shared Storage
98
Requirements for Adding Shared Storage
98
Adding Storage Devices
98
Testing Disks for SCSI-3 Compliance
99
Setting up and Testing Data Disks
100
Using Additional Vxfentsthdw Options
101
Testing System and Device Combinations
101
Testing All the Disks in a Disk Group
102
Setting up Policy Master I/0 Fencing
103
Setting up and Testing the Coordinator Disks
103
Setting up a Disk Group for Coordinator Disks
103
Testing the Coordinator Disk Group
103
Creating I/O Fencing Configuration Files and Starting I/O Fencing
104
Setting the Usefence Attribute to Specify SCSI3 as Its Value
104
About VCS One Client I/O Fencing
105
Chapter 9 Adding a New or Replacement System to the Policy Master Cluster
107
Prerequisites for the New or Replacement System
108
About Adding or Replacing a System
108
Adding a System to the Policy Master Cluster
109
Setting up the Hardware
109
Adding a System to the VCS One Policy Master Cluster
110
Specifying the Target Systems
110
Starting the Process of Adding a System
110
Verifying that the VCS One Policy Master Service Group Is Online
110
Configuring the Policy Master Cluster
111
Entering the NIC for the Policy Master Virtual IP Address
111
Entering the Nics for Disaster Recovery
111
Verify the VCS One Operations on the New System
111
Replacing a System in the VCS One Policy Master Cluster
112
Chapter 10 Upgrading from VCS One 2.0.1 to
113
Overview
114
What the Upgrade Supports
114
Operating System Prerequisite
114
Not Supported
114
Configuration Changes
115
Deprecated Attributes
115
Manualmode Restart for the VCS One Cluster
115
User-Modified Attribute Properties
115
VAL-Related Objects
115
Upgrading the Policy Master
116
Adding a System to a VCS One 5.0 Policy Master Cluster
116
Exporting Your VCS One 2.0.1 Configurations
116
Exporting Your Configurations
116
Verifying VCS One Operations on the New System
116
Verifying that the Exported Configurations Are Saved to the Specified Location
117
Deleting a System from Your VCS One 2.0.1 Policy Master Cluster
117
Importing Your 2.0.1 Configurations to VCS One 5.0
118
Starting the Import Process
118
Verifying that the 5.0 Policy Master Packages Are Installed on each System
118
Deciding about Storage Foundation
119
Specifying the Location of the Exported Configurations
119
Specifying the Target Systems
119
Completing the Import Process
120
Verifying that the Configurations Are Imported to the Specified Location
120
Migrating Your 2.0.1 Configurations to VCS One 5.0
120
Completing the Migration Process
121
Specifying the Target Systems
121
Starting the Migration
121
(Optional) Creating an ID for the VCS One 5.0 Policy Master Cluster and Specifying the Virtual IP Addresses
122
Creating an ID for the 5.0 Policy Master Cluster and Specifying the Virtual IP Address
122
Verifying that the VCS One 5.0 Policy Master Service Group Is Online
122
Verify that the ID and Virtual IP Addresses Were Updated Successfully
123
Upgrading the Client
124
Backing up Your 2.0.1 Configurations
124
Uninstalling the 2.0.1 Client on One System
124
Installing and Configuring the 5.0 Client
125
Upgrading the 2.0.1 Client to 5.0 on Additional Systems
125
Chapter 11 Uninstalling VCS One Software
127
Uninstalling the VCS One Software
128
Uninstalling High Availability Agent Software
128
Uninstalling Policy Master Server Software
128
Uninstalling the VCS One Client Software
130
Launching the Installer
130
Specifying the System to Uninstall
130
Deciding about Evacuating Service Groups
131
Removing Directories from a Local Zone on Solaris
131
Removing Residual Directories
131
Uninstalling the Simulator
132
Appendix A Reinstalling the Policy Master
133
Reattaching Existing Clients to the Policy Master
134
Appendix B Sample Policy Master Upgrade Scenarios
135
Upgrade Scenario Overview
136
Upgrade Scenario Details
137
Performing a Simplified Upgrade and Importing Two New Systems
137
Installing the VCS One 5.0 Policy Master on Two New Systems
137
Migrating Configuration and Database Data to a New System
138
Performing a Simplified Upgrade Without Importing Systems
139
Deleting a VCS One 2.0.1 System and Upgrading It to 5.0
140
Migrating Configuration and Database Data to a New System
140
Performing a Verified Upgrade and Importing Two New Systems
141
Importing Configuration and Database Data to the New Systems
143
Migrating Configuration and Database Data to the New Systems
143
Verifying Vcs One Operations on the New Systems
143
Performing a Verified Upgrade Without Importing Systems
144
Deleting a VCS One 2.0.1 System and Upgrading It to 5.0
145
Importing Configuration and Database Data to a New System
145
Upgrading a 2.0.1 System and Adding It to the Vcs One
146
Troubleshooting
149
How to Recognize if Authentication Has Failed
150
Re-Authenticating the Client
150
Reasons Authentication Might Fail
150
Installing Storage Foundation after Installing the Client on Linux
151
Troubleshooting I/O Fencing
152
Vxfentsthdw Fails When Prior Registration Key Exists on Disk
152
System Panics to Prevent Potential Data Corruption
153
Resolving an Actual Potential Split Brain Condition
154
Resolving an Apparent Potential Split Brain Condition
154
Using the Vxfenclearpre Command to Clear Keys after Split Brain
155
Adding or Removing Coordinator Disks
156
How I/O Fencing Works in Different Situations
158
Sample Installation Output
161
Installing the VCS One Policy Master with Storage Foundation
162
Selecting a Policy Master Installation
163
Entering the Target Systems
164
Selecting a License Type
165
Choosing When to Configure the Policy Master
166
Configuring the VCS One Policy Master Cluster
167
Confirming the VCS One Policy Master Cluster Configuration
168
Confirming the Policy Master Virtual IP Address Configuration
169
Deciding Whether to Configure Disaster Recovery
170
Confirming the Disaster Recovery Configuration
171
Installing Packages
172
Starting Storage Foundation Processes
172
Confirming the Storage Foundation Configuration
173
Starting the Policy Master Processes
174
Installing the VCS One Policy Master with Netapp
175
Selecting a Policy Master Installation
176
Entering the Target Systems
178
Checking the Licensing
178
Reviewing the Package List
179
Configuring the VCS One Policy Master Cluster
180
Confirming the VCS One Policy Master Cluster Configuration
181
Confirming the Policy Master Virtual IP Address Configuration
182
Configuring Netapp
183
Confirming the Netapp Configuration
184
Showing Configuration Details
185
Installing the VCS One Client
187
Selecting a Client Installation
188
Entering the Target Systems
189
Choosing When to Configure the Client
190
Configuring the Client
190
Starting the Client
192
Response File Variables
195
Mandatory Package List for a Policy Master Installation with Storage Foundation
203
Required Packages
203
Mandatory Package List for a Policy Master Installation Without Storage Foundation
205
Mandatory Client Packages
206
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Symantec Veritas Cluster Server One Installation Manual (176 pages)
Linux for IBM Power
Brand:
Symantec
| Category:
Server
| Size: 1 MB
Table of Contents
Legal Notice
2
Technical Support
4
Customer Service
5
Documentation Feedback
5
Table of Contents
7
Chapter 1 Introducing Veritas Cluster Server
13
About Veritas Cluster Server
13
About VCS Basics
13
About Multiple Nodes
14
About Shared Storage
14
About LLT and GAB
15
About Network Channels for Heartbeating
15
About Preexisting Network Partitions
16
About VCS Seeding
16
About VCS Features
17
Veritas Installation Assessment Service
17
About VCS Notifications
17
About Global Clusters
17
About I/O Fencing
18
About VCS Optional Components
18
About Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
19
About Cluster Manager (Java Console)
20
About Veritas Cluster Server Management Console
20
About VCS Simulator
20
Chapter 2 Planning to Install VCS
23
About Planning to Install VCS
23
Hardware Requirements
23
Required Disk Space
24
Supported Operating Systems
25
Required Linux Rpms for VCS
26
Supported Software
27
Chapter 3 Preparing to Install VCS
29
About Preparing to Install VCS
29
Preparing to Configure the Clusters in Secure Mode
29
Installing the Root Broker for the Security Infrastructure
33
Creating Authentication Broker Accounts on Root Broker System
34
Creating Encrypted Files for the Security Infrastructure
35
Preparing the Installation System for the Security Infrastructure
37
Performing Preinstallation Tasks
38
Obtaining VCS License Keys
39
Setting up the Private Network
40
Configuring Suse Network Interfaces
42
Setting up Inter-System Communication
44
Setting up Shared Storage
46
Setting the PATH Variable
47
Setting the MANPATH Variable
47
Setting the Kernel.panic Tunable
48
Optimizing LLT Media Speed Settings on Private Nics
48
Guidelines for Setting the Media Speed of the LLT Interconnects
48
Mounting the Product Disc
49
Performing Automated Pre-Installation Check
49
Chapter 4 Installing and Configuring VCS
51
About Installing and Configuring VCS
51
Getting Your VCS Installation and Configuration Information Ready
52
Optional VCS Rpms
54
About the VCS Installation Program
55
Optional Features of the Installvcs Program
55
Interacting with the Installvcs Program
56
About Installvcs Program Command Options
56
Installing VCS Using Installonly Option
59
Configuring VCS Using Configure Option
59
Installing and Configuring VCS 5.0 RU3
60
Overview of Tasks
60
Starting the Software Installation
61
Specifying Systems for Installation
62
Licensing VCS
63
Choosing VCS Rpms for Installation
64
Choosing to Install VCS Rpms or Configure VCS
65
Starting the Software Configuration
66
Specifying Systems for Configuration
67
Configuring the Basic Cluster
67
Configuring the Cluster in Secure Mode
69
Adding VCS Users
71
Configuring SMTP Email Notification
71
Configuring SNMP Trap Notification
73
Configuring Global Clusters
74
Installing VCS Rpms
75
Creating VCS Configuration Files
76
Starting VCS
77
Completing the Installation
77
About Enabling LDAP Authentication for Clusters that Run in Secure Mode
78
Installing the Java Console
80
Installing VCS Simulator
82
Verifying the Cluster after Installation
84
Verifying and Updating Licenses on the System
84
Checking Licensing Information on the System
84
Updating Product Licenses Using Vxlicinst
85
Accessing the VCS Documentation
86
Chapter 5 Configuring VCS Clusters for Data Integrity
87
About Configuring VCS Clusters for Data Integrity
87
About I/O Fencing Components
88
About Data Disks
88
About Coordination Points
88
About Setting up Disk-Based I/O Fencing
89
Preparing to Configure Disk-Based I/O Fencing
92
Initializing Disks as VXVM Disks
93
Identifying Disks to Use as Coordinator Disks
95
Checking Shared Disks for I/O Fencing
95
Setting up Disk-Based I/O Fencing Manually
99
Setting up Coordinator Disk Groups
99
Creating I/O Fencing Configuration Files
100
Modifying VCS Configuration to Use I/O Fencing
101
Verifying I/O Fencing Configuration
102
Removing Permissions for Communication
103
Chapter 6 Verifying the VCS Installation
105
About Verifying the VCS Installation
105
About the LLT and GAB Configuration Files
105
About the VCS Configuration File Main.cf
107
Sample Main.cf File for VCS Clusters
108
Sample Main.cf File for Global Clusters
110
Verifying the LLT, GAB, and VCS Configuration Files
113
Verifying LLT, GAB, and Cluster Operation
113
Verifying LLT
114
Verifying GAB
116
Verifying the Cluster
117
Verifying the Cluster Nodes
118
Chapter 7 Adding and Removing Cluster Nodes
121
About Adding and Removing Nodes
121
Adding a Node to a Cluster
121
Setting up the Hardware
122
Preparing for a Manual Installation When Adding a Node
123
Installing VCS Rpms for a Manual Installation
124
Adding a License Key
125
Setting up the Node to Run in Secure Mode
126
Configuring LLT and GAB
128
Adding the Node to the Existing Cluster
130
Starting VCS and Verifying the Cluster
131
Removing a Node from a Cluster
131
Verifying the Status of Nodes and Service Groups
132
Deleting the Departing Node from VCS Configuration
133
Modifying Configuration Files on each Remaining Node
136
Removing Security Credentials from the Leaving Node
136
Unloading LLT and GAB and Removing VCS on the Departing Node
137
Chapter 8 Installing VCS on a Single Node
139
About Installing VCS on a Single Node
139
Creating a Single-Node Cluster Using the Installer Program
139
Preparing for a Single Node Installation
140
Starting the Installer for the Single Node Cluster
140
Creating a Single-Node Cluster Manually
141
Setting the Path Variable for a Manual Single Node Installation
141
Installing the VCS Software Manually on a Single Node
141
Renaming the LLT and GAB Startup Files
142
Modifying the Startup Files
142
Verifying Single-Node Operation
142
Adding a Node to a Single-Node Cluster
143
Setting up a Node to Join the Single-Node Cluster
144
Installing and Configuring Ethernet Cards for Private Network
144
Configuring the Shared Storage
145
Bringing up the Existing Node
145
Installing the VCS Software Manually When Adding a Node to a Single Node Cluster
146
Configuring LLT
146
Configuring GAB When Adding a Node to a Single Node Cluster
149
Starting LLT and GAB
149
Reconfiguring VCS on the Existing Node
149
Verifying Configuration on both Nodes
150
Chapter 9 Uninstalling VCS
153
About the Uninstallvcs Program
153
Preparing to Uninstall VCS
153
Uninstalling VCS
153
Uninstalling VCS 5.0 RU3
154
Removing VCS 5.0 RU3 Rpms
154
Running Uninstallvcs from the VCS 5.0 RU3 Disc
155
Advanced VCS Installation Topics
157
Appendix A Advancedvcsinstallation Topics
157
Using the UDP Layer for LLT
157
When to Use LLT over UDP
157
Configuring LLT over UDP
157
Performing Automated VCS Installations
164
Syntax in the Response File
165
Example Response File
165
Response File Variable Definitions
166
Installing VCS with a Response File Where Ssh or Rsh Are Disabled
171
Index
173
Symantec Veritas Cluster Server One Getting Started Manual (9 pages)
for VMware ESX
Brand:
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| Category:
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Table of Contents
Getting Started Guide
1
Technical Support
3
Getting Started
5
Installation Notes
6
Accessing the Documentation
7
Documentation Feedback
8
Getting Help
8
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