Specifications

Installing and Setting Up Database Applications
primary server, that IP address “switches” to the backup server.
If you plan to configure resource hierarchies for switchable IP addresses, you must do the following
on each server in the cluster:
l Verify that the computer name is correct and will not be changed.
l Verify that the switchable IP addresses are unique using the ping command.
l Edit the /etc/hosts file to add an entry for each switchable IP address.
Refer to the LifeKeeper for Linux IP Recovery Kit Technical Documentation for additional information.
Installing and Setting Up Database Applications
If your environment includes a protected database application such as Oracle or MySQL, you should
install the application using the documentation provided with the database. Ensure that the database
is on a shared file system and that the configuration files are on a shared file system. The
executables may either be on each local or a shared file system.
Although it is possible to install your application after LifeKeeper is installed, you should test the
application to ensure it is configured and operating properly before placing it under LifeKeeper
protection. Please reference the specific LifeKeeper database recovery kit documentation for
additional installation and setup considerations.
28Setting Up Your LifeKeeper Environment