Overview of Establishing a New Cluster or Cluster Node
The following task maps list the tasks to perform for either a new global cluster or a node added to an existing global cluster. Complete the procedures in the order that is indicated.
Table 3-1 Task Map: Establish a New Global Cluster
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Use one of the following methods to establish a new global cluster: |
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Configuring Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on All Nodes (scinstall) |
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How to Configure Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on All Nodes (XML) |
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Assign quorum votes and remove the cluster from installation mode, if this operation was not already performed. |
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Validate the quorum configuration. |
How to Verify the Quorum Configuration and Installation Mode |
(Optional) Change a node's private hostname. |
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Create or modify the NTP configuration file, if not already configured. |
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If using a volume manager, install the volume management software. |
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Create cluster file systems or highly available local file systems as needed. |
Creating a Cluster File System or Enabling Highly Available Local File Systems in Planning and Administering Data Services for Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 |
Install third-party applications, register resource types, set up resource groups, and configure data services. |
Planning and Administering Data Services for Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 Documentation that is supplied with the application software |
(Optional) Configure IP Security Architecture (IPsec) on the Cluster Private Interconnect. |
Securing the Interconnect for Oracle Solaris Cluster With IPsec |
Validate the cluster. |
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Take a baseline recording of the finished cluster configuration. |
Table 3-2 Task Map: Add a Node to an Existing Global Cluster
Method | Instructions |
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Use the |
How to Prepare the Cluster for Additional Global-Cluster Nodes |
Reconfigure the cluster interconnect and the private network address range as needed to accommodate the added node. |
How to Change the Private Network Configuration When Adding Nodes or Private Networks |
Use one of the following methods to add a node to an existing global cluster: |
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Configuring Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on Additional Global-Cluster Nodes (scinstall) |
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How to Configure Oracle Solaris Cluster Software on Additional Global-Cluster Nodes (XML File) |
Update the quorum configuration information. |
How to Update Quorum Devices After Adding a Node to a Global Cluster |
Validate the quorum configuration. |
How to Verify the Quorum Configuration and Installation Mode |
(Optional) Change a node's private hostname. |
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Modify the NTP configuration. |
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If using a volume manager, install the volume management software. |
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Create cluster file systems or highly available local file systems as needed. |
Creating a Cluster File System or Enabling Highly Available Local File Systems in Planning and Administering Data Services for Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 |
Install third-party applications, register resource types, set up resource groups, and configure data services. |
Planning and Administering Data Services for Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.4 Documentation that is supplied with the application software |
(Optional) Configure IP Security Architecture (IPsec) on the Cluster Private Interconnect. |
Securing the Interconnect for Oracle Solaris Cluster With IPsec |
Validate the cluster. |
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Take a baseline recording of the finished cluster configuration. |