ClusterPack V2.5 Release Note

Comprehensive Install Instructions

Comprehensive Install Instructions

ClusterPack uses a two-stage process for setting up an HP-UX cluster.

1.Create a base configuration with a Management Server and one Compute Node.

a.Prepare for installation.

b.Install and configure the Management Server.

c.Install and configure the initial Compute Node and its Management Processor.

d.Verify the Management Server and the initial Compute Node.

2.Configure the remaining Compute Nodes with a Golden Image.

a.Create a Golden Image.

b.Add nodes to the configuration that will receive the Golden Image.

c.Distribute the Golden Image to the remaining nodes.

d.Install and configure the Compute Nodes that received the Golden Image.

e.Verify the final cluster configuration.

These processes are further broken down into a number of detailed steps. Each step contains the following sections:

•Background

•Overview

•Details

The Background section explains why this step is necessary and what will be done for you. The Overview section explains what this step entails in general terms. The Details section gives the exact commands that must be entered.

IMPORTANT The steps in this section must be followed in the specified order to ensure that everything works correctly. Please read all of the following steps BEFORE beginning the installation process.

Step 1. Fill Out the ClusterPack Installation Worksheet

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