VERITAS Cluster Server Preinstallation Checklist
| Article:TECH15426 | | | Created: 2001-01-18 | | | Updated: 2004-01-21 | | | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH15426 |
Problem
VERITAS Cluster Server Preinstallation Checklist
Solution
VERITAS Cluster Server (VCS) is not a difficult
application to install. The following list will help make VCS perform at a more
optimum level:
1. All node members must have the same Windows NT
Service Pack (SP 6a or greater).
2. Correctly configured and working shared storage.
SCSI devices must be correctly terminated.
3. Up to date Manufacturers software (for example,
Compaq SoftPaqs).
4. Up to date Firmware and drivers.
5. Any software that controls the shared storage (i.e.
Compaq Secure Path) must be configured and running prior to installing
VCS.
6. Fully functioning Network connectivity. Private
network NICs must be set to specific speed and half-duplex. Setting the values
to Auto can and will cause the clusters to fail to operate properly. Therefore,
the use of Auto for NIC speed and duplex mode is not supported. For full fault
tolerance, one private network NIC from each server should be connected to a
switch or hub. The other private network NIC from the server should be connected
to a separate switch or hub. The separate switches or hubs should not be
connected to each other anywhere on the network. Separate switches or hubs
provides that they are not a SPOF (Single Point Of Failure).
Before installing VCS, it is wise to identify which
NICs are to be used as Public and Private. This can be done by issuing an
IPCONFIG /ALL at a command prompt.
If a IPCONFIG /ALL >nic.txt is issued, the
results of the command are put into a text file called nic.txt. Do this
for each member of the cluster. Identify which NICs are to be used for Public
and Private network use. This information will be requested during the
installation of VCS.
IMPORTANT
Network teaming cards can display as many cards. For
example, if the node is employing a network teaming configuration of two NICs,
VCS will display the individual NICs and the virtual NIC. In the case of Compaq,
the individual NICs might display as N1001 and N1002. The virtual NIC (refers to
both NICs as a group) might appear as CPQANC6. When selecting the Public NIC in
this case, only the virtual NIC should be chosen (CPQANC6). Refer to the NIC's
manufacturer if unsure of Virtual NIC's identity.
7. Log in as a user with Domain Administrator
privileges.
8. Do not install VCS to shared storage. Install to
default location.
If the above guidelines are followed, VERITAS Cluster
Server will install without incident.
Thank you.