3.6.0 Matrix Server 3.6.0 Administration Guide (5697-7081, December 2007)

Chapter 2: Quick Start Checklist 6
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Configure the shadow
copy service.
If necessary, give CIFS clients access to hardware
snapshots. See “Using Shadow Copies of Shared
Folders” on page 134.
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Prepare for monitoring the matrix
Configure event
notifier services.
The event notifier services (SMTP, email, and
scripts) can be configured to send notifications or
run scripts when specific matrix events occur. See
“Configure Event Notifier Services” on page 156.
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Review Applications
tab on the PolyServe
Management
Console.
The Applications tab shows the matrix resources in
a table format and allows you to manage and
monitor them from a single window. See
“Applications Overview” on page 167.
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Configure application monitoring as necessary
Configure virtual
hosts.
Virtual hosts provide failover protection for servers
and network services. If you will be monitoring
other applications, create virtual hosts as necessary.
See “Add or Modify a Virtual Host” on page 180.
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Configure service
monitors.
Matrix Server provides built-in service monitors
such as HTTP and TCP and also allows you to
create your own custom monitors. See “Add or
Modify a Service Monitor” on page 196.
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Configure device
monitors.
Matrix Server provides built-in device monitors
such as the SHARED_FILESYSTEM monitor and
also allows you to create your own custom
monitors. See“Add or Modify a Device Monitor”
on page 213.
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