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`NuView ClusterX 2.0 Getting Started Guide
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`BEFORE YOU BEGIN ............................................... 1
`You Will Need .................................................................................... 1
`System Requirements........................................................................ 1
`Assumptions of this Guide ................................................................. 2
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`CLUSTER FUNDAMENTALS & THE ROLE OF CLUSTERX ... 3
`High Availability using Resource Management .................................. 4
`Cluster Components .......................................................................... 4
`Failover .............................................................................................. 4
`Resource Dependencies.................................................................... 4
`Key Tasks of a Cluster Administrator................................................. 5
`ClusterX Features for the Administrator ............................................. 5
`ClusterX … Differences from MSCS Cluster Administrator ................ 7
`ClusterX … Enhancing the MSCS environment ................................. 7
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`ARCHITECTURE OF CLUSTERX................................... 9
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`INSTALLING CLUSTERX .......................................... 11
`Installing the ClusterX Client ............................................................ 11
`Installing the ClusterX Agent............................................................ 12
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`CLUSTERX DEMONSTRATION................................... 13
`ClusterX Startup .............................................................................. 13
`The User Interface ........................................................................... 14
`The Cluster List................................................................................ 15
`The ClusterX Views ......................................................................... 16
`Cluster Status View.......................................................................... 16
`Hardware Status View...................................................................... 17
`Application Status View.................................................................... 17
`Configuration View........................................................................... 18
`Dependencies View ......................................................................... 19
`Command Execution View ............................................................... 21
`Audit Log View................................................................................. 22
`Report View ..................................................................................... 24
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`THE REALLY GOOD STUFF...................................... 27
`Comparing and Contrasting Configurations ..................................... 28
`Creating Resources and Dependencies........................................... 30
`Backup and Restore of a Cluster Configuration ............................... 33
`Moving Groups................................................................................. 36
`Deleting Groups............................................................................... 37
`Duplicating a Configuration Across Multiple Clusters ....................... 37
`Setting Up an Application – MS Internet Information Server ............ 38
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`UNINSTALLING CLUSTERX ...................................... 41
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`SUMMARY ........................................................... 43
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`(cid:143) Pentium 233 or higher
`(cid:143) Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0, Workstation or Server, with Service Pack 3 or
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`(cid:143) Hard disk with 20 MB or more of free disk space
`(cid:143) 64 MB or more of memory recommended *
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`(cid:143) Mouse or compatible pointing device
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`For Cluster Servers running ClusterX Node Service Agents
`(cid:143) Pentium 233 or higher
`(cid:143) Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0, Enterprise Edition, with Service Pack 4
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`(cid:143) 256 MB or more of memory recommended *
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`* The amount of memory needed varies with the number of clusters and cluster
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`A cluster is a collection of interconnected computers working together and managed as
`a single system. In a Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) environment, clusters provide
`high availability (maximum uptime) of mission critical applications. If there is a hardware
`or software problem on one node of a cluster, another node of the cluster can
`automatically bring up the application.
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`A typical cluster hardware configuration is shown below.
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`The availability of network services is critical to applications in a client/server
`environment. Cluster software manages the resources that provide these services, in
`order to achieve high availability of services. Applications on a failed cluster node can
`continue on the other node, through management and migration of required resources.
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`A resource in a cluster can be an IP Address, Network Name, service or specific
`component provided by the application software. For example, in the case of Exchange,
`the resource “Exchange System Attendant” is supplied. ClusterX provides a report
`listing all available types of resources.
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`(cid:143) Resource. An entity, such as a physical disk, IP address, or application, that
`provides a service to clients in a client/server environment.
`(cid:143) Group. A logical grouping of related resources. A group typically contains
`resources for a specific network application.
`(cid:143) Node. A complete computer system. Individual resources and groups can be
`owned by only one node at a time.
`(cid:143) Cluster. A configuration of multiple nodes that appears as a single system to its
`clients. MSCS 1.0 clusters consist of two nodes running Windows NT Server 4.0,
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`When a node in a cluster becomes unavailable, groups of resources migrate or failover,
`to the available node. Failover policy controls how and when failover occurs. Failback is
`the counterpart process of returning resources to the original node when it is back online.
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`In order for an application to function properly in case of failover, the resources for the
`application must come online in a certain order. A resource that requires another
`resource to be online first is dependent on the first resource. A diagram of resource
`dependencies is shown below. Arrows are drawn between dependent resources. The
`resource at the origin of the line must be online first, followed by the resource at the
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`(cid:143) Monitor resource availability and ensure proper cluster state.
`(cid:143) Plan the deployment of clusters to maximize resource availability.
`(cid:143) Plan and implement failover policies.
`(cid:143) Ensure resource dependencies are correct for application failover.
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`(cid:143) Enterprise-wide Status of Clusters and Applications
`The general status of specified clusters is displayed in the Cluster Status View.
`Status data for each cluster includes online/offline status, restarts, CPU statistics,
`and uptime statistics. An Application Status View gives the administrator the general
`status of applications across the enterprise network. Status data for each application
`includes the list of clusters and number of children failed. Also, various status icons
`on each cluster, network, node, resource, or other component in the Cluster List
`(network tree) are always there to give a quick visual status.
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`(cid:143) Configuration and Administration of Clusters
`Even a novice network administrator can configure cluster resources and setup
`clustered applications using ClusterX. Knowledge-based rules are supplied to setup
`complex resource configurations. Existing resource dependencies are easily
`understood and modified (drag and drop) in the graphical Dependency View.
`Applications can be easily setup as clustered applications, using supplied wizards
`and advisors. Context menus are available in the Cluster List and appropriate views
`to setup and administer all cluster components; you can perform tasks such as new
`resource, move group, start/stop, online/offline, view/change properties, etc.
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`(cid:143) Load Balancing across Machines
`Enables computing load to be moved from an over-utilized machine to an under-
`utilized one. Specified resources are monitored and compared across machines in a
`cluster, using failover parameters specified by the user.
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`(cid:143) Automated Application Setup & Migration
`Advisors and rules are provided to setup applications on clusters. They handle the
`sequence of steps, cluster-related issues, and resource-related issues for each
`application. Setup is provided for Microsoft Exchange 5.5, Microsoft Internet
`Information Server 3.0, Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0 and Microsoft SQL
`Server 6.5. An existing application setup can then be migrated to additional clusters.
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`(cid:143) Rules and Policies for Cluster Management
`Clusters can be more efficiently managed using ClusterX rules and policies to
`automate checks and procedures. Candidates for automated management include
`cluster change or problem notifications, cluster performance notifications, load
`balancing, and reports.
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`(cid:143) Consolidated Audit Log of Cluster Activity
`ClusterX-user actions and unsolicited cluster activity are audited and can be
`displayed in a consolidated Audit Log View. To see the items of most interest, you
`can filter the display based on cluster name, date-time, type, and field matching. A
`diagnostic advisor can help you determine the exact problem.
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`(cid:143) Notification of Cluster Problems or Actions
`Alerts can be generated to notify the administrator that a certain cluster change or
`problem has occurred. ClusterX can send notification of cluster-related events to
`major frameworks, such as HP OpenView ManageX, CA’s Unicenter TNG, and
`Tivoli’s TME.
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`(cid:143) Cluster Uptime Statistics
`Cluster uptime statistics are critical to cluster management. Percent uptime per day,
`week, month, quarter, and year is provided for each cluster, as well as the number
`of restarts for each node.
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`(cid:143) Reports
`Cluster, application, and hardware data can be displayed in report form. You can
`choose from a variety of these reports in the Report View.
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`(cid:143) Backup and Restore of Cluster Database
`A simple ClusterX command will save, or "backup" a cluster and its complete
`configuration. The saved cluster can then be restored as needed for quick
`duplication, or error recovery.
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`(cid:143) Hardware Status
`Provides real-time hardware information on clusters and their components in
`graphical form with any faults indicated. Text popup boxes give additional hardware
`details.
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`(cid:143) Physical and Application Network View
`An Explorer-like view displays the physical network hierarchy and application
`hierarchy of the clusters of interest -- those in the local domain, all domains, or a list
`of specific domains, plus any specific clusters from any domain. You can also
`specify which components of each hierarchy to display.
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`MSCS Cluster Administrator is a basic cluster administration tool provided with MSCS.
`ClusterX differs from Cluster Administrator by:
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`Incorporating a “one to many design”.
`(cid:143) Simplifying the setup and maintenance of complex cluster configurations and
`clustered applications.
`(cid:143) Allowing an administrator to support and view, from a central console, enterprise-
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`In its present phase of development, MSCS is limited in ease-of-use and granularity for
`cluster management. ClusterX enhances the MSCS environment by:
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`(cid:143) Providing an automation engine for MSCS commands.
`(cid:143) Extending MSCS commands like the Delete Group command.
`(cid:143) Providing infrastructure for load balancing across the two nodes.
`(cid:143) Providing backup and restore functionality for the cluster database.
`(cid:143) Allowing duplication of cluster groups across multiple clusters.
`(cid:143) Providing for the moving of resources from one group to another.
`(cid:143) Enabling the modification of a forward and backward dependency in a graphical
`manner.
`(cid:143) Logging all problems and changes in the cluster.
`(cid:143) Providing cluster uptime statistics.
`(cid:143) Reporting a variety of cluster information, such as components and parameters,
`statistics, and inconsistencies.
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`These are some of the ways ClusterX enhances the MSCS environment. ClusterX is
`much more than a management tool.
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`In order for ClusterX to be scalable and manageable, it is designed as a client/server
`system. The user interface acts as a client and the agents act as servers. The client can
`be installed on any NT 4.0 workstation or server. Once the client software is installed on
`any NT workstation or server, with or without MSCS, then the agents can be pushed to
`all the cluster servers when ClusterX is run.
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`ClusterX Agents perform various functions, including:
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`(cid:143) Logging of changes and problems in the cluster
`(cid:143) Management of clusters using predictive, failure and diagnostic policies
`(cid:143) Load leveling/balancing/management policies
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`This is done whether or not any clients are attached to the nodes.
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`The ClusterX Client is the user interface component of the product. The client can be
`installed on as many machines as required by the administrator. Once the connection is
`established with the agents, the clients receive notification from any node in the clusters,
`even across domain boundaries within the bounds of the NT security model.
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`This section explains how to install the ClusterX client on a computer used to manage
`MSCS clusters. Installation of the ClusterX Agent is also discussed. A general
`knowledge of Windows NT administration is assumed.
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` ¢ You must have administrator privileges for computers you will
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`manage. If a ClusterX client machine is in a workgroup, you must
`have pass-through authentication available and/or be using the
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`Use this procedure to install the ClusterX client on any machine you use to administer
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`1. Insert the ClusterX CD into the CD-ROM. If Autorun is turned on, Setup starts
`automatically. Otherwise, run the Setup program from a command prompt or
`Explorer.
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`2. On the Welcome screen, you will be reminded to close down any running programs
`before continuing with the installation. Use ALT-TAB to switch to and exit from all
`currently running applications.
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`If you are installing on a clustered node, you must first stop the Microsoft Cluster
`Service. At a command prompt, type net stop “cluster server”.
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`Click Next to continue the installation process.
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`3. On the NuView, Inc. Software License Agreement screen, click Yes if you agree
`to the terms.
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`4. For the easiest installation, simply read and accept the defaults on the next screens,
`entitled Choose Destination Folder, Choose Program Folder, and Begin
`Installation. If you need to make other choices, read the information onscreen.
`The installation process (Copying Files) occurs.
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`5. On the Shortcut on Desktop? screen, accept the Yes default to install a ClusterX
`desktop icon.
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`6. On the ClusterX Setup Complete screen, use the check boxes to view the ReadMe
`file and start the ClusterX client when you exit the installation process.
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`7. Review the ReadMe file. ClusterX also has online Help as a comprehensive
`procedural reference.
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`8. If you installed on a clustered node, restart the Microsoft Cluster Service. At a
`command prompt, type net start “cluster server”.
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`The ClusterX Node Service Agent is installed to local and remote clustered nodes from
`the ClusterX client. The ClusterX Agent provides valuable audit log information and
`uptime statistics from the nodes.
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`You can choose to be prompted to install the ClusterX Agent to new nodes, or you can
`install to some or all clustered nodes at your convenience, using Install on the ClusterX
`Node Service menu.
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`This section walks you through the basics of ClusterX – startup, the user interface, and
`the ClusterX Views. The information and procedures are intended to demonstrate
`features and functions, as well as to indicate the benefits of ClusterX for the
`administrator and enterprise.
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`ClusterX starts and displays its two-pane window, explained in the next section.
`Cluster discovery begins.
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`4. Click 2. to install the ClusterX Agent on the selected nodes.
`The ClusterX Node Service Account Information dialog is displayed.
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`5. Enter a 8VHU(cid:3)1DPH and 3DVVZRUG in the Account Information area.
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`The account must have administrative privileges on the target nodes. It is used
`to provide a user security context for the ClusterX Agent on all selected nodes.
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`The ClusterX window is divided into two panes, the Cluster List and the Results View.
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`The Cluster List is the Explorer-like display in the left pane. It is an enterprise-wide,
`hierarchical display of your clusters and clustered components. The initial display
`includes clusters, nodes, groups and resources under application and physical
`hierarchies, of the current domain only. The five buttons at the top control the items
`displayed in the list. A ‘+’ to the left of an item indicates it contains members or children.
`Click on the ‘+’ to expand and display its members.
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`In the right pane, the Results View displays status, configuration, and other types of
`information about your clusters and clustered applications, depending on the tab
`selected at the bottom of the pane.
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`The user interface has been designed to perform actions using Drag and Drop where
`possible. Context menus (right-mouse) are available to perform any relevant action on
`items in the Cluster List and the Results View. Double-click an item to display its
`properties. If the mouse pointer is held over an item, a text box displays the item’s
`state, type, and parent information if applicable.
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`The following sections will provide an overview of the user interface of ClusterX.
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`1. Click the Toggle Tree View button once (
`Application names display as the top level items in the hierarchy. Below each
`application, you see at a glance the list of clusters hosting the application. Without
`this viewpoint, you must look into every cluster and note the presence or absence of
`the application.
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`2. Click the Toggle Tree View button a second time (
`The traditional physical hierarchy displays with domains or clusters displayed as top-
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`4. Click the Show Domains button so it appears pushed in.
`The physical network is redisplayed, with Domains at the top level. Click the ‘+’ to
`see the member clusters, and subcomponents.
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`5. Click the Show Installed Applications button so it appears pushed in.
`Applications that have been installed on a machine are listed under its node name.
`This makes it simple to determine which applications have been installed and which
`applications have been installed but not clustered. The installed applications
`currently discovered are DB2 5.2, Exchange 5.0, Exchange 5.5, IIS 3.0, IIS 4.0,
`Oracle 7.3, Oracle 8.0, SAP/R3 4.0, SQL Server 6.5, and Sybase SQLServer 11.5.
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`6. Click the Show Network Interfaces button so it appears pushed in.
`Internal and external network interfaces display below each cluster (same level as
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`A variety of cluster information is displayed in the right pane of the ClusterX window,
`enabling you to perform different aspects of cluster management. Click on any tab at
`the bottom to display the indicated view:
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`ClusterX will display Cluster Status the first time it is opened. The contents of some
`views depend on the current selections in the Cluster List, while others do not. You can
`choose to display additional views if you need to see several types of information
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`The Cluster Status View provides a quick overview of the current state of all listed
`clusters. In addition, CPU values and uptime statistics are displayed for clustered nodes
`running the ClusterX Agent. This combination gives the administrator the ability to find
`current problems, as well as ongoing problematic clusters.
`(cid:143) Clusters not online display an icon with a large slashed circle symbol. Clusters with
`failed components (children) display with a red down arrow to the left of the cluster
`icon. To find the problems in the cluster, right-click the cluster and choose /RFDWH
`&RPSRQHQWV(cid:3):LWK(cid:3)(UURUV from the menu to highlight all components with problems.
`(cid:143) The current status of the cluster, such as “online” or “offline”, is displayed.
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`(cid:143) Total CPU utilization is displayed for each available node, as well as the average
`total CPU utilization for the cluster. These are snapshot, not time-averaged values.
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`(cid:143) Cluster uptime statistics for day, month, quarter and year are displayed for each
`clustered node which is running the ClusterX Node Service Agent.
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`(cid:143) The number of reboots performed (since ClusterX Node Service was installed) is
`displayed for each clustered node.
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`The ClusterX Hardware Status View provides real-time hardware status information on
`clusters and their components, using a visually friendly hardware "image".
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`(cid:143) Faults are indicated by a red X over individual components, including nodes, shared
`drives, and network interfaces.
`(cid:143) Text popup boxes give additional hardware status details on specific components.
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`To view the hardware status of selected clusters:
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`1. Select one or more clusters in your Cluster List. (Press the Ctrl key while clicking
`to select multiple items.)
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`2. Click the +DUGZDUH(cid:3)6WDWXV tab at the bottom of the Results View.
`For each cluster you selected, the cluster name and status, the node name, and an
`image representation of the hardware are displayed. The hardware image includes
`each node (machine), network interface cards (NIC’s), and shared disk drives.
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`The Application Status View provides an overview of the state of clustered applications
`on your network. Each application of interest is represented by a row summarizing the
`status and relevant cluster information for all clustered instances of the application.
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`(cid:143) The application icon displays a large slashed circle symbol if problems exist for
`cluster components in an application on any cluster hosting the application.
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`$SSOLFDWLRQ(cid:3)6WDWXV tab at the bottom of the Results View. The clustered applications
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`You can view the basic configuration of clusters and clustered components using the
`Configuration View. For cluster entities you choose in the Cluster List, this view displays
`all member components. The "higher" your selection is in the hierarchy, the more levels
`of components are displayed. For example, if you select a group, only its resources are
`displayed; if you select a cluster, the view will contain its nodes, groups, resources,
`applications, and network items. If you select multiple items in the network, the
`components of all selections are listed together in the view. By default, the four columns
`Name, Status, Description, and Cluster are displayed. You can display additional data
`columns, such as domain, group, and type, using a context menu.
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`1. Click the &RQILJXUDWLRQ tab at the bottom of the Results View.
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`2. Select a cluster on the left.
`The member groups, resources, network types and related information are displayed
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