7.1.1 Selecting an Install Location for Sun Cluster HA for Informix
You can install the Informix binaries either on a physical host's local disks or on the shared multihost disks (logical host). Use Table 7-1, which shows the advantages and disadvantages of each install location, to determine the install location that best fits your needs.
Table 7-1 Informix Install Locations Comparison
Install Location
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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Multihost Disks
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Sacrifices redundancy
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In some cases, compromises availability
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In cases of switchover or accidental removal of Informix binaries, may cause Informix to be unavailable
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Requires a mirror, so disk space must be doubled
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Local Disks
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