User Guide

252 Chapter 12 Configuring ColdFusion Clusters
btadmin
btadmin is a scriptable utility that lets you perform server-specific maintenance
activities for each server in a cluster.
btadmin is available on both UNIX and
Windows servers.
Unlike the ClusterCATS Web Explorer, which lets you administer your entire cluster
from a single, central computer, you must use
btadmin from each server in your
cluster.
btadmin allows you to:
• Add and remove the ClusterCATS filter from the Web server service
• Stop and start the ClusterCATS service
• Place a cluster member in maintenance mode
• Reset a clustered server’s configuration to its pre-clustered state
For more information on btadmin, refer to “Using btadmin” on page 322.
Creating Clusters
If you have successfully installed ClusterCATS, you are ready to create server clusters.
This section explains the following:
• “Creating clusters in Windows” on page 252
• “Creating clusters in UNIX” on page 261
Creating clusters in Windows
You can create clusters using the Cluster Setup Wizard or manually using the
ClusterCATS Explorer. It is easier and quicker to create and configure clusters
completely using the Cluster Setup Wizard.
This section describes how to create clusters both ways:
• “Creating clusters with the Cluster Setup Wizard” on page 252
• “Manually creating clusters” on page 258
Creating clusters with the Cluster Setup Wizard
The ClusterCATS Explorer includes the Cluster Setup Wizard that makes creating and
configuring clusters easy. The Wizard walks you through the required definition and
configuration steps. After creating a cluster with the Wizard, you can use the
ClusterCATS Explorer to make any necessary changes.