Overview of Establishing a New Cluster or Cluster Node

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The following task maps list the tasks to perform for either a new global cluster or a node added to an existing global cluster. Complete the procedures in the order that is indicated.

Table 4 Task Map: Establish a New Global Cluster

Method	Instructions
Use one of the following methods to establish a new global cluster:
Use the `scinstall` utility to establish the cluster.	Configuring Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on All Nodes (scinstall)
Use an XML configuration file to establish the cluster.	How to Configure Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on All Nodes (XML)
Set up an Automated Installer (AI) install server. Then use the `scinstall` AI option to install the software on each node and establish the cluster.	Establishing a New Oracle Solaris Cluster With the Automated Installer
For a cluster of guest domains or of I/O domains, use the Oracle VM Server for SPARC template for Oracle Solaris Cluster to install the domains and establish them as cluster nodes.	Establishing a New Logical Domain Cluster by Deploying the Oracle Solaris Cluster Oracle VM Server for SPARC Template
Assign quorum votes and remove the cluster from installation mode, if this operation was not already performed.	How to Configure Quorum Devices
Validate the quorum configuration.	How to Verify the Quorum Configuration and Installation Mode
(Optional) Change a node's private hostname.	How to Change Private Hostnames
Create or modify the NTP configuration file, if not already configured.	Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP)
If using a volume manager, install the volume management software.	Configuring Solaris Volume Manager Software
Create cluster file systems or highly available local file systems as needed.	Creating a Cluster File System or Enabling Highly Available Local File Systems in Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 Data Services Planning and Administration Guide
Install third-party applications, register resource types, set up resource groups, and configure data services.	Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 Data Services Planning and Administration Guide Documentation that is supplied with the application software
Validate the cluster.	How to Validate the Cluster
Take a baseline recording of the finished cluster configuration.	How to Record Diagnostic Data of the Cluster Configuration

Table 5 Task Map: Add a Node to an Existing Global Cluster

Method	Instructions
Use the `clsetup` command to add the new node to the cluster authorized-nodes list. If necessary, also configure the cluster interconnect and reconfigure the private network address range.	How to Prepare the Cluster for Additional Global-Cluster Nodes
Reconfigure the cluster interconnect and the private network address range as needed to accommodate the added node.	How to Change the Private Network Configuration When Adding Nodes or Private Networks
Use one of the following methods to add a node to an existing global cluster:
Configure Oracle Solaris Cluster software on the new node by using the `scinstall` utility.	Configuring Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on Additional Global-Cluster Nodes (scinstall)
Configure Oracle Solaris Cluster software on the new node by using an XML configuration file.	How to Configure Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on Additional Global-Cluster Nodes (XML File)
Install the domains and establish them as new cluster nodes by using Oracle VM Server for SPARC template for Oracle Solaris Cluster.	How to Add a Logical Domain to an Existing Logical-Domain Cluster by Using the Oracle VM Server for SPARC Template for Oracle Solaris Cluster
Update the quorum configuration information.	How to Update Quorum Devices After Adding a Node to a Global Cluster
Validate the quorum configuration.	How to Verify the Quorum Configuration and Installation Mode
(Optional) Change a node's private hostname.	How to Change Private Hostnames
Modify the NTP configuration.	Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP)
If using a volume manager, install the volume management software.	Configuring Solaris Volume Manager Software
Create cluster file systems or highly available local file systems as needed.	Creating a Cluster File System or Enabling Highly Available Local File Systems in Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 Data Services Planning and Administration Guide
Install third-party applications, register resource types, set up resource groups, and configure data services.	Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.3 Data Services Planning and Administration Guide Documentation that is supplied with the application software
Validate the cluster.	How to Validate the Cluster
Take a baseline recording of the finished cluster configuration.	How to Record Diagnostic Data of the Cluster Configuration