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resources consist of file systems, IP addresses, NFS mounts and exports, and user-created

scripts that are available to any high-availability service in the cluster. Resources are represented

as subordinate elements under Resources. Using configuration buttons at the bottom of the

right frame (below Properties), you can create resources (when Resources is selected) or

edit resource properties (when a resource is selected).

Note

The Cluster Configurat ion T ool provides the capability to configure private resources,

also. A private resource is a resource that is configured for use with only one service. You

can configure a private resource within a Service component in the GUI.

Services — For creating and configuring high-availability services. A service is configured by

assigning resources (shared or private), assigning a failover domain, and defining a recovery

policy for the service. Services are represented as subordinate elements under Services.

Using configuration buttons at the bottom of the right frame (below Properties), you can create

services (when Services is selected) or edit service properties (when a service is selected).

1.3.2. Cluster Status Tool

You can access the Cluster Status T ool (Figure 1.7, “Cluster Status Tool”) through the Cluster

Management tab in Cluster Administration GUI.

Figure 1.7. Cluster Status Tool

Chapter 1. Red Hat Cluster Configuration and Management Overview