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In the Dependencies dialog box, specify the dependency for each service. Refer to the Generic Service
resource configurations table above for each dependency.
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In the Generic Service Parameter dialog box, type the Service Name for each service. Leave the Start
Parameters field blank, then click Finish.
Installing on Windows Server 2008
Installing ePolicy Orchestrator software in a cluster environment running Windows 2008 Server
systems requires that you complete each of these tasks in order listed.
Before you begin
Update the systems that will host your ePolicy Orchestrator server and your SQL Server
with the latest Microsoft security updates, then turn off Windows updates for the duration
of the installation process.
Tasks
• Creating the ePolicy Orchestrator application group on page 25
The ePolicy Orchestrator application group is required to separate the ePolicy Orchestrator
application from the Microsoft Cluster Services in your cluster environment.
• Creating the Client Access Point on page 25
The Client Access Point defines the ePolicy Orchestrator Virtual IP address and Virtual
Network names so your cluster nodes can communicate with your McAfee ePO server.
• Adding the data drive on page 26
The data drive is the location where you install the ePolicy Orchestrator software. Use a
remote drive that all nodes in your cluster can access.
• Creating the Generic Service resources on page 26
The Generic Service resources enable the cluster server to control the ePolicy Orchestrator
server, by starting and stopping the ePolicy Orchestrator services.
Creating the ePolicy Orchestrator application group
The ePolicy Orchestrator application group is required to separate the ePolicy Orchestrator application
from the Microsoft Cluster Services in your cluster environment.
Task
1
Open the Failover Cluster Management tool on the active node by clicking Start | Programs |
Administrative Tools | Failover Cluster Management.
2
Right-click Services and Applications in the cluster management tree, then select More Actions | Create Empty
Service or Application.
3
Right-click New service or application and Rename the Application Group to ePO.
Creating the Client Access Point
The Client Access Point defines the ePolicy Orchestrator Virtual IP address and Virtual Network names
so your cluster nodes can communicate with your McAfee ePO server.
Task
1
Right-click the ePO group and select Add a resource | Client Access Point. The Client Access Point Wizard appears.
2
Type the ePolicy Orchestrator Virtual Name in the Name field and specify the ePolicy Orchestrator Virtual IP address
in the Address field, then click Next. The Confirmation page appears.
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