5.3. Configuring Cluster Properties
In addition to configuring cluster parameters in the preceding section (Section 5.2, “Starting the Cluster Configuration Tool”), you can configure the following cluster properties: (optional), a (optional), and . To configure cluster properties, follow these steps:
- At the left frame, click.
- At the bottom of the right frame (labeled Cluster Properties dialog box to be displayed. The Cluster Properties dialog box presents text boxes for , and , and two parameters (DLM clusters only): and .), click the button. Clicking that button causes a
- (Optional) At the Section 5.2, “Starting the Cluster Configuration Tool”). The cluster alias should be descriptive enough to distinguish it from other clusters and systems on your network (for example,text box, specify a cluster alias for the cluster. The default cluster alias is set to the true cluster name provided when the cluster is set up (refer to
nfs_cluster
orhttpd_cluster
). The cluster alias cannot exceed 15 characters. - (Optional) Thevalue is set to
1
by default and is automatically incremented each time you save your cluster configuration. However, if you need to set it to another value, you can specify it at the text box. - Specify theparameters (DLM clusters only): and .
- Theparameter is the number of seconds the fence daemon (
fenced
) waits before fencing a node after the node joins the fence domain. The default value is3
. A typical setting for is between 20 and 30 seconds, but can vary according to cluster and network performance. - Theparameter is the number of seconds the fence daemon (
fenced
) waits before fencing a node (a member of the fence domain) after the node has failed.The default value is0
. Its value may be varied to suit cluster and network performance.
Note
For more information about fenced(8) man page.and , refer to the - Save cluster configuration changes by selecting=> .