Compaq Parallel Database Cluster Model PDC/O2000 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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Cluster Architecture
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Cluster Interconnect Options ................................................................................. 2-70
Ethernet Cluster Interconnect ......................................................................... 2-70
Local Area Network ....................................................................................... 2-76
Chapter 3
Cluster Software Components
Overview of the Cluster Software............................................................................ 3-1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server............................................................ 3-1
Compaq Software .................................................................................................... 3-2
Compaq SmartStart and Support Software....................................................... 3-2
Compaq System Configuration Utility ............................................................. 3-3
Compaq Array Configuration Utility................................................................ 3-3
Fibre Channel Fault Isolation Utility................................................................ 3-3
Compaq Insight Manager ................................................................................. 3-4
Compaq Insight Manager XE ........................................................................... 3-4
Compaq Options ROMPaq ............................................................................... 3-4
Compaq StorageWorks Secure Path for Windows 2000 .................................. 3-5
Compaq Operating System Dependent Modules.............................................. 3-5
Oracle Software ....................................................................................................... 3-6
Oracle8i Server Enterprise Edition................................................................... 3-6
Oracle8i Server................................................................................................. 3-6
Oracle8i Parallel Server Option........................................................................ 3-6
Oracle8i Enterprise Manager............................................................................ 3-7
Oracle8i Certification ....................................................................................... 3-7
Application Failover and Reconnection Software ................................................... 3-8
Chapter 4
Cluster Planning
Site Planning............................................................................................................ 4-2
Capacity Planning for Cluster Hardware ................................................................. 4-3
Compaq ProLiant Servers................................................................................. 4-3
Planning Shared Storage Components for Redundant Fibre Channel
Fabrics .............................................................................................................. 4-3
Planning Shared Storage Components for Redundant Fibre Channel
Arbitrated Loops............................................................................................... 4-5
Planning Cluster Interconnect and Client LAN Components........................... 4-6
Planning Cluster Configurations for Redundant Fibre Channel Fabrics.................. 4-7
Sample Small Configuration in a Redundant Fibre Channel Fabric................. 4-7
Sample Large Configuration in a Redundant Fibre Channel Fabric................. 4-9