Sun Cluster Software Installation Guide for Solaris OS

Task Map: Installing the Software

The following task map lists the tasks that you perform to install software on multinode or single-node clusters. Complete the procedures in the order that is indicated.

Table 2–1 Task Map: Installing the Software

Task 

Instructions 

1. Plan the layout of your cluster configuration and prepare to install software. 

How to Prepare for Cluster Software Installation

2. (Optional) Install Cluster Control Panel (CCP) software on the administrative console.

How to Install Cluster Control Panel Software on an Administrative Console

3. Install the Solaris OS and Sun Cluster software. Optionally, install Sun StorEdge QFS software. Choose one of the following methods: 

  • Method 1 – (New clusters only) Install Solaris software. Next, install Sun Cluster software on all nodes. Then use the scinstall utility to establish the cluster.

  1. How to Install Solaris Software

  2. How to Install Sun Cluster Software Packages

  3. How to Configure Sun Cluster Software on All Nodes (scinstall)

  • Method 2 – (New clusters only) Install Solaris software. Next, install SunPlexTM Manager software. Then use SunPlex Installer to install Sun Cluster software.

  1. How to Install Solaris Software

  2. Using SunPlex Installer to Install Sun Cluster Software

  • Method 3 – (New clusters or added nodes) Install Solaris software and Sun Cluster software in one operation by using the scinstall utility's custom JumpStart option.

How to Install Solaris and Sun Cluster Software (JumpStart)

  • Method 4 – (New single-node clusters) Install Solaris software. Then install Sun Cluster software by using the scinstall -iFo command.

  1. How to Install Solaris Software

  2. How to Install Sun Cluster Software on a Single-Node Cluster

  • Method 5 – (Added nodes only) Install Solaris software on the new nodes. Next, install Sun Cluster software on the new node. Then configure Sun Cluster software on the new node by using the scinstall utility.

  1. How to Install Solaris Software

  2. How to Install Sun Cluster Software Packages

  3. How to Configure Sun Cluster Software on Additional Cluster Nodes (scinstall)

4. (Optional) SPARC: Install VERITAS File System software.

SPARC: How to Install VERITAS File System Software

5. Configure the name-service look-up order. 

How to Configure the Name-Service Switch

6. Set up directory paths. 

How to Set Up the Root Environment

7. Install data-service software packages. 

How to Install Data-Service Software Packages (installer) or How to Install Data-Service Software Packages (scinstall)

8. Assign quorum votes and remove the cluster from installation mode, if this operation was not already performed during Sun Cluster installation. 

How to Perform Postinstallation Setup and Configure Quorum Devices

9. Validate the quorum configuration. 

How to Verify the Quorum Configuration and Installation Mode

10. Install and configure volume-manager software: 

  • Install and configure Solstice DiskSuite or Solaris Volume Manager software.

  • SPARC: Install and configure VERITAS Volume Manager software.

11. Configure the cluster. 

Configuring the Cluster