3.3.3 Server Groups Edit Elements
The Server Groups [Edit] form allows you to edit existing server groups. Table 3-11 describes the elements of the Edit Server Groups page.
Table 3-11 Server Groups Edit Elements
Element | Description | Data Input Notes |
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Server Group Name | A unique name used to label the server group. |
Format: String Range: 1-32 characters. Alphanumeric and underscore are allowed. A minimum of one alphabetic character is required and must not start with a digit. Default: N/A A Value is required. |
Level | The level of the servers belonging to this group. |
This field cannot be edited. Format: List Range: Levels A, B, or C Note: Level A groups contain NOAMP and Query servers. Level B groups are optional and contain SOAM servers. Level C groups contain MP servers. A Value is required. |
Parent | The parent server group that functions as the replication parent of the selected server group. |
Format: List Note: If the level of the group being inserted is A, then the parent field is not editable and NONE is displayed in the list. |
Function | The defined function for the server group. |
This field cannot be edited. Format: List Range: Functions supported by the system |
WAN Replication Connection Count | Specifies the number of TCP connections that are used by replication over any WAN connection associated with this Server Group. |
Format: Numeric Range = An integer between 1 and 8 Default = 1 |
Prefer Network Element as spare |
The Preferred HA Role Setting for the NE. When marked as a preferred spare, the network element only assumes an active or standby role if all the other network elements are unavailable. This allows the user to isolate a dedicated disaster recovery element from normal operations. Note: Depending on the application configuration, this selection may not be available. |
Format: Checkbox |
Server | The name of a server available for inclusion in the server group. | Automatically populated based on servers available for inclusion. |
SG Inclusion | When checked, the server is included in the server group. | Checkbox |
Preferred HA Role |
The Preferred HA Role Setting for the server. When marked as a preferred spare, the server only assumes an active or standby role if all the other servers in the server group are unavailable. This allows the user to isolate a dedicated disaster recovery node from normal operations. |
Checkbox |
VIP Assignment: VIP Address | A virtual IP address shared by the servers in this group that have networking interfaces on the same layer-2 network. |
Format: Valid IP address Range: Four, 8-bit octets separated by periods [The first octet = 1-255; the last three octets = 0-255] Dotted quad decimal (IPv4) or colon hex (IPv6) |