Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide

xiv Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/02000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Administrator Guide
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Writer: John Blackburn Project: Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/02000 for Oracle8i and Windows 2000 Comments:
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Scope
This guide offers significant background information about clusters as well as
basic concepts associated with designing clusters. It also contains detailed
product descriptions and installation steps.
This administrator guide is designed to assist you in the following objectives:
■ Understanding basic concepts of clustering technology
■ Recognizing and using the high-availability features of the PDC/O2000
■ Planning and designing a PDC/O2000 cluster configuration to meet your
business needs
■ Installing and configuring PDC/O2000 hardware and software
■ Managing the PDC/O2000
■ Troubleshooting the PDC/O2000
The following summarizes the contents of this guide:
■ Chapter 1, “Clustering Overview,” provides an introduction to
clustering technology features and benefits.
■ Chapter 2, “Cluster Architecture,” describes the hardware components
of the PDC/O2000 and provides detailed I/O path configuration
information.
■ Chapter 3, “Cluster Software Components,” describes software
components used with the PDC/O2000.
■ Chapter 4, “Cluster Planning,” outlines an approach to planning and
designing cluster configurations that meet your business needs.
■ Chapter 5, “Installation and Configuration,” outlines the steps you will
take to install and configure the PDC/O2000 hardware and software.
■ Chapter 6, “Cluster Management,” includes techniques for managing
and maintaining the PDC/O2000.
■ Chapter 7, “Troubleshooting,” contains troubleshooting information for
the PDC/O2000.
■ Appendix A, “Diagnosing and Resolving Shared Disk Problems,”
describes procedures to diagnose and resolve shared disk problems.
■ Glossary contains definitions of terms used in this guide.