Specifications

Replicate New File System
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Bitmap File
Select the bitmap file entry from the pull down list.
Displayed in the list are all available shared file systems that can be used to
hold the bitmap file. The bitmap file must be placed on a shared device that can
switch between the local nodes in the cluster.
Important: The bitmap file should not reside on a btrfs filesystem. Placing data
replication bitmap files on a btrfs filesystem will result in an "invalid argument"
error when LifeKeeper tries to configure the mirror. The default location for the
bitmap file is under /opt/LifeKeeper. This default location should be
changed if /opt/LifeKeeper resides on a btrfs filesystem.
4. Click Next to continue to the Confirmation Screen.
5. A confirmation screen noting the location where the new file system will be created and a
warning indicating the pending reformat of the local disk or partition will display. Click Create
to begin Resource Creation.
6. LifeKeeper will verify that you have provided valid data to create your resource on a new file
system. If LifeKeeper detects a problem, an ERROR will appear in the information box. If the
validation is successful, your resource will be created. Note that the creation of the file system
may take several minutes depending upon the disk or partition size.
Click Next to continue.
7. An information box appears announcing the successful creation of your new replicated file
system resource hierarchy. You must Extend the hierarchy to another server in your cluster to
begin data replication and in order to place it under LifeKeeper protection.
Click Next to extend the resource or click Cancel if you wish to extend your resource at
another time.
If you click Continue LifeKeeper will launch the Pre-extend Wizard. Refer to Step 2 under
Extending Your Hierarchy for details on how to extend your resource hierarchy to another
server.
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