Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Update 1 Installation Guide for UNIX

Sun Cluster Software Example

Product components that can be configured to run in a cluster instead of on a single server include Application Server, Directory Server, HADB, Message Queue, and Web Server. Communications Suite components that can be configured to run in a cluster include Calendar Server, Instant Messaging, and Messaging Server.


Note –

Linux do not support Sun Cluster components.


This example provides guidelines for installing Messaging Server in a Sun Cluster framework.

Before you install or configure Sun Cluster software, ensure that the combination of hardware and software that you choose for your cluster is currently a supported Sun Cluster configuration. For guidelines on implementing Sun Cluster software within a Java ES environment, refer to Chapter 2, Installing and Configuring Sun Cluster Software, in Sun Cluster Software Installation Guide for Solaris OS and Sun Cluster 3.1 8/05 With Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Special Instructions.

Requirements and Sequencing Issues

Messaging Server requires Directory Server, but not necessarily a local copy. You will need the Sun Cluster Core component as well as the Sun Cluster Agents for Directory Server and Messaging Server. If a remote Directory Server is used, then the Sun Cluster Agent for Directory Server is not required.

Installing, configuring, and starting the product components in the correct order is crucial for a successful Sun Cluster implementation.

  1. Installing the Java ES Sun Cluster product component

  2. Configuring the Sun Cluster framework

  3. Installing and configuring Messaging Server using instructions in the Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Installation Guide

  4. Installing additional Java ES product components that are required

  5. Configuring the Sun Cluster data services using the agents for the relevant Java ES product components

At least three installation sessions are performed on each node in the cluster, one using the Communications Services installer and two using the Java ES installer. For instructions on using the Communications Services installer, refer to Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Installation Guide.

Phase I. Installing and Configuring the Sun Cluster Framework

The following tasks must be performed on all nodes in the cluster.

ProcedureTo Develop a Sequence for the Sun Cluster Framework

  1. Verifying that the hardware is connected correctly for the cluster

  2. Checking the installation sequence guidelines

    Check to see what sequence guidelines apply. Refer to Table 2–1.

  3. Checking the installation prerequisites

    Check to see what installation prerequisites apply. Refer to Table 1–3.

  4. Running the Java ES installer

    On Solaris 10, Sun Cluster software can only be installed in the global zone.

  5. At component selection, choosing only the Sun Cluster product component


    Tip –

    During a Configure Now installation, you are prompted whether to enable support for remote Sun Cluster configuration. If you select Yes, postinstallation configuration for Sun Cluster software will be easier.


  6. Selecting the Configure Later type

  7. If needed, manually installing the Sun Cluster support for additional features: RSMAPI (SUNWscrif), SCI-PCI adapters (SUNWsci), RSMRDT drivers (SUNWscrdt)

    Refer to the Sun Cluster Software Installation Guide for Solaris OS for further information.

  8. Following the instructions to configure the Sun Cluster Framework for each host in the cluster

    Follow instructions in Chapter 2, Installing and Configuring Sun Cluster Software, in Sun Cluster Software Installation Guide for Solaris OS. When the Sun Cluster documentation refers to a Sun Cluster CD-ROM, substitute the name of the equivalent Java ES CD-ROM.

    For documentation on creating resource groups and configuring data services, refer to the Sun Cluster Data Services Planning and Administration Guide for Solaris OS.

Phase II. Installing and Configuring Product Components and Agents

The following tasks must be performed on all nodes in the cluster.

ProcedureTo Develop a Sequence for Configuring Product Components and Agents

  1. Installing and configuring non-Java ES products

    For instructions on installing and configuring Messaging Server, refer to Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Installation Guide, including the appropriate Sun Cluster Agents.

  2. Running the Java ES installer

  3. In the Java ES installer, selecting needed Java ES components that were not installed with Messaging Server

    1. (Optional) If you are using a remote copy of Directory Server, deselect Directory Server and specify a remote copy when prompted.

    2. Sun Cluster Agents

  4. Resolving incompatibilities

    The installer verifies software on your node and provides guidance if incompatibilities are identified.

  5. Verifying installation directories

  6. Selecting the Configure Now or Configure Later type

    Sun Cluster Agents cannot be configured during installation.

  7. Configuring all the selected product components except Sun Cluster Agents

  8. Starting all the product components except Sun Cluster Agents, in this order:

    1. Starting and Stopping Directory Server

    2. Starting Messaging Server

      For instructions on starting Messaging Server, refer to Starting and Stopping Messaging Server in Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Installation Guide.

  9. Configuring the data services for the product components you have installed and configured

    Sun Cluster Data Services Configuration

    The following table contains additional Sun Cluster information.

    Task 

    Relevant Information 

    Postinstallation configuration information 

    Phase I. Sun Cluster Framework

    Sun Cluster Data Services Configuration

    Starting and stopping 

    Stopping and Rebooting Sun Cluster Software

    Uninstalling 

    Sun Cluster Software and Sun Cluster Geographic Edition Uninstallation Behavior

    Troubleshooting 

    Sun Cluster Software Troubleshooting Tips

    Upgrading 

    Sun Java Enterprise System 5 Update 1 Upgrade Guide for UNIX