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The Primary server’s VMware Channel NIC is configured with a static IP address in a different subnet than the
Principal (Public) network, correct network mask, no gateway IP address, no DNS server IP address, and NetBIOS is
enabled (disabled by setup during the installation process).
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The Secondary server has the same number of NICs as the Primary server.
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The Secondary server’s Principal (Public) NIC is configured with temporary network settings.
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The Secondary server’s VMware Channel NIC is configured with a static IP address in a different subnet than the
Principal (Public) network and has a different IP address that the Primary server’s VMware Channel NIC.
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The Secondary server’s VMware Channel NIC is configured with the correct network mask, no gateway IP address, no
DNS IP address, NetBIOS is enabled, and File and Print Sharing is enabled.
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All firewalls have been configured to allow traffic on both the Client Connection port (52267) and the Default
Channel port (57348).
Table A-1. Pre-Installation Checklist
Checked Description of Items to be Checked