Windows Integrity Cluster Installation and Configuration Guide

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Setup, configuration, validation, and maintenance of the cluster

Creating and configuring the cluster

Chapter 2

Step 5. A new connection icon now appears in the Network Connections window. This is the

single “teamed” connection that now represents (to the outside world) the multiple

networks you just teamed together. You must assign this new teamed network an IP

address, subnet mask, etc.

Step 6. Right-click the new icon, select

Rename, and change the name to “TEAM”.

Step 7. Right-click the

TEAM icon and select Properties.

Step 8. Click the

General tab, click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to highlight it, and then

click

Properties.

Step 9. Click the

General tab, and assign the IP Address and Subnet Mask values determined by

your network administrator.

Step 10. Click

OK several times to implement the changes and exit the connection properties

window.

NOTE Microsoft does not recommend the use of NIC Teaming for the private network.

Preparing node 1 for clustering

To prepare node 1 for clustering:

Step 1. Power on and boot node 1.

Step 2. Click

Start->Settings->Control Panel->HP Management Agents.

Step 3. Click the

Services tab, select Cluster Information on the right side, and then click Add to

move it to the left side. This action starts the Cluster Agent service on the node, which

forwards cluster status information and makes it accessible from the System

Management Homepage. Click

OK.

Step 4. Right-click the

My Computer desktop icon, and select Properties.

Step 5. Click the

Computer Name tab, and click Change. Select the Domain Name radio button, and

enter the domain name determined by your network administrator. Reboot when

prompted and log into the new domain.

Configuring the shared storage

To review the Microsoft recommendations and best practices for securing the shared

data in your cluster, see

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHelp/b

7f1f826-5fe9-4c96-bb24-7b2d053db992.mspx.

To configure the shared storage:

Step 1. Power on node 1 and log into the domain.

Step 2. Install and configure your HP StorageWorks MultiPath for Windows software.

For an overview and general discussion of the MultiPath software, see

http://h18006.www1.hp.com/products/sanworks/secure-path/spwin.html.