An Instant Messaging HA configuration requires the software shown in Table 4–1.
Table 4–1 Software Requirements for Instant Messaging HA Configuration
Software and Version |
Notes and Patches |
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Solaris 9 OS |
All versions of Solaris 9 OS are supported. Solaris 9 OS requires Sun Cluster 3.0 U3 at a minimum. Solaris 9 OS includes Solaris Logical Volume Manager (LVM). |
Solaris 10 OS |
All versions of Solaris 10 OS are supported. |
Sun Cluster 3.1 |
Sun Cluster software must be installed and configured on all nodes in the cluster. To install Sun Cluster, use the Communications Suite installer by following the installation process in the Sun Java Communications Suite 5 Installation Guide. After you install the Sun Cluster software, you must configure the cluster. For information, refer to the Sun Cluster System Administration Guide for Solaris OS. For related documentation, see HA Related Documentation. Sun Cluster Patches For Solaris 9 and 10, you can download patches from SunSolve Online. |
Veritas Volume Manager (VxVM) 3.x |
Requires version 3.5 at a minimum, plus required patches. |
Veritas File System (VxFS) 3.x |
Requires version 3.5 at a minimum, plus required patches. HAStoragePlus requires patch 110435-08 at a minimum. |