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.
HP-UX and 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.
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.
Installing the Java ES Sun Cluster product component
Configuring the Sun Cluster framework
Installing and configuring Messaging Server using instructions in the Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Installation Guide
Installing additional Java ES product components that are required
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.
The following tasks must be performed on all nodes in the cluster.
Verifying that the hardware is connected correctly for the cluster
Sun Cluster 3.0–3.1 Hardware Collection for Solaris OS (SPARC Platform Edition) http://docs.sun.com/coll/1024.1
Sun Cluster 3.0–3.1 Hardware Collection for Solaris OS (x86 Platform Edition) http://docs.sun.com/coll/1142.1
Checking the installation sequence guidelines
Check to see what sequence guidelines apply. Refer to Table 2–1.
Checking the installation prerequisites
Check to see what installation prerequisites apply. Refer to Table 1–3.
Running the Java ES installer
On Solaris 10, Sun Cluster software can only be installed in the global zone.
At component selection, choosing only the Sun Cluster product component
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.
Selecting the Configure Later type
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.
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.
The following tasks must be performed on all nodes in the cluster.
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.
Running the Java ES installer
In the Java ES installer, selecting needed Java ES components that were not installed with Messaging Server
Resolving incompatibilities
The installer verifies software on your node and provides guidance if incompatibilities are identified.
Verifying installation directories
Selecting the Configure Now or Configure Later type
Sun Cluster Agents cannot be configured during installation.
Configuring all the selected product components except Sun Cluster Agents
Starting all the product components except Sun Cluster Agents, in this order:
Starting Messaging Server
For instructions on starting Messaging Server, refer to Starting and Stopping Messaging Server in Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Installation Guide.
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 |
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Postinstallation configuration information | |
Starting and stopping | |
Uninstalling |
Sun Cluster Software and Sun Cluster Geographic Edition Uninstallation Behavior |
Troubleshooting | |
Upgrading |