HP Serviceguard for Linux Version A.11.19 Deployment Guide, September 2012

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Introduction
Purpose of this Document
The HP Serviceguard for Linux Deployment Guide provides administrators with step-by-step instructions
for ordering, installing and configuring a Serviceguard cluster on two Linux hosts. Using this
deployment guide, administrators can install and configure HP Serviceguard for Linux quickly and
easily. This document pertains to specific hardware and software, but can easily be leveraged for use
in deploying HP Serviceguard for Linux in different environments.
What Has Changed in the Serviceguard A.11.19 Installation Procedure
The previous version didn’t require the user to get a permanent license. This version of Serviceguard
for Linux (SG/LX) A.11.19 requires the users to get a permanent license. Most of the software
packages like HP Distributed Systems Administrator Utilities (DSAU) that were downloaded separately
in prior releases are now included on the Serviceguard for Linux DVD. This version also has an
automatic evaluation feature so the license is not required for 90 days.
Scope
The HP Serviceguard for Linux Deployment Guide:
Is focused on the steps required to install and configure HP Serviceguard for Linux on a two-
node ProLiant DL cluster running Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 with the HP StorageWorks
2000fc MSA.
Is intended for customers who are new to clustering and HP Serviceguard. The goal is to
simplify the deployment of a Serviceguard for Linux cluster.
Describes the minimum hardware and software requirements for Serviceguard for Linux. It
also includes instructions for setting up the hardware, installing the software, and configuring
the cluster with a sample package.
Assumes that the customer has access to the internet to download the required software.
Although this deployment guide is specific to Serviceguard for Linux Version A.11.19 on HP ProLiant
DL servers (IA32/x86 architecture), the HP StorageWorks 2000fc MSA, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
5.2, most steps apply to any supported hardware (servers, storage), Linux OS distribution, and
Serviceguard for Linux version. Details of supported configurations can be found in the HP
Serviceguard for Linux Certification Matrix (see the Related Documents section for where to find the
latest version of this matrix).
Audience
This deployment guide is intended for Linux administrators who are new to Serviceguard and for those
who want to use the HP Serviceguard for Linux installation and configuration scripts.