ClusterPack V2.5 Release Note

What’s in This Version

• Easy upgrade path from supported ClusterPack versions.

• Improvements to the online tutorial

New command line utility for cluster power management (clpower)

This utility performs multiple power operation on Compute Nodes using the Management

Processor interface. System administrators will be able to use this utility to turn the power on

and off, turn the indicator lights on and off, and inquire about the power status of Compute

Nodes.

New command line utility to manage system file customizations on Compute Nodes

(clsysfile)

This utility creates and manages customizations to system files for installation on Compute

Nodes. This allows system administrators to preserve customizations across Golden Image

cloning operations.

Integration with HP system management tools

ClusterPack configures and performs basic integration with HP Systems Insight Manager

(HP SIM) if it is installed on the Management Server.

Flexible configurations

The following services are now optional:

•NIS

• Integration with other HP system management tools

• Secondary DNS servers

Utilities to preserve system file customizations during cloning

This utility packages files for installation on Compute Nodes during a cloning operation. Files

are created on the Management Server, and packaged into an SD bundle. The resulting file

bundle can be associated with a Golden Image. During a cloning operation, the file bundle will

be automatically installed on the Compute Nodes. Multiple file bundles can be maintained, for

use with multiple Golden Images. The file bundles can be manually installed on a given

Compute Node. Removing the file bundle will restore the original files to the Compute Node.