Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array Setup and Installation Guide

Managing Your ProLiant Cluster HA/F500
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for Enterprise Virtual Array Setup and Installation Guide 3-9
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Microsoft Software
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, or
Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition are the operating systems for the
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500. MSCS is part of Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise
Edition and Microsoft Cluster Service is a part of Windows 2000 Advanced Server or
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server. As the core component of Microsoft operating
system clustering, the Microsoft Clustering software provides the underlying
technology to perform the following tasks:
• Send and receive heartbeat signals between the cluster nodes.
• Monitor the state of each cluster node.
• Initiate failover and failback events.
NOTE: MSCS will run only with Windows NT Server 4.0, Enterprise Edition. Previous versions
of Windows NT are not supported.
Cluster Administrator, another component of the Microsoft operating system, allows
you to:
• Define and modify cluster groups.
• Manually control the cluster.
• View the current state of the cluster.
NOTE: The Microsoft operating system for your Compaq ProLiant Cluster must be
purchased separately through your Microsoft reseller.