Overview of Installing the Software

The following task map lists the tasks that you perform to install software on multiple-host or single-host global clusters. Complete the procedures in the order that is indicated.

Table 2-1 Task Map: Installing the Software

Task	Instructions
Plan the layout of your cluster configuration and prepare to install software.	How to Prepare for Cluster Software Installation
Install the Oracle Solaris OS on all nodes and optionally on an administrative console and a quorum server. Optionally, enable Oracle Solaris I/O multipathing on the nodes.	How to Install Oracle Solaris Software
(Optional) Install pconsole software on an administrative console.	How to Install pconsole Software on an Administrative Console
(Optional) Install and configure a quorum server.	How to Install and Configure Oracle Solaris Cluster Quorum Server Software
(Optional) Configure internal disk mirroring.	How to Configure Internal Disk Mirroring
(Optional) Install Oracle VM Server for SPARC software and create domains.	How to Install Oracle VM Server for SPARC Software and Create Domains
Install Oracle Solaris Cluster software and any data services that you will use.	How to Install Oracle Solaris Cluster Software (pkg)
(Optional) Install Oracle HSM software.	How to Install Oracle HSM Software
Set up directory paths.	How to Set Up the Root Environment
(Optional) Configure the Packet Filter feature of Oracle Solaris.	How to Configure Packet Filter

Caution:

The /var/cluster.sav/ directory is created and used during current and future Oracle Solaris Cluster installation, update, and uninstallation operations. This directory and its contents are for Oracle Solaris Cluster internal use only, and must not be deleted by the user. User removal of this directory, or any of its contents, would pose a high risk of compromising the cluster during any future installation, update, or uninstallation of Oracle Solaris Cluster software.