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Configuring Image Services 4.1.2 (FP6 and above) for HA cluster environment


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Problem(Abstract)

This tech note documents the minimal Image Services 4.1.2 software level and the configuration checklist for running Image Services in a cluster environment.

Resolving the problem

This tech note is a configuration checklist for sites that have completed 1) configuration of cluster environment 2) Installation of Image Services 4.1.2 software.

Step A: (Install the minimal 4.1.2 FP Level:)

Image Services 4.1.2 with FP6 (or above. Including 4.2.0)

Step B: (fn_edit)

Run fn_edit and verify that the cluster name is configured in the Network Name column under the Network tab. It is recommended to leave the Network Address columns blank.

Step C: (Create virtual_server_name.txt file)

Unix: Create /fnsw/local/sd/virtual_server_name.txt file.
Edit the file and insert the cluster name.

Windows: Create \fnsw_loc\sd\virtual_server_name.txt file.
Edit the file and insert the cluster name.


Step D: (fn_build -a)

Run fn_build -a

Step E: (fn_setup)

Run fn_setup.

To validate the network configuration, use the following commands.

1. nslookup <HA cluster name>

The returned network address should be the external/virtual address of the cluster.

2. /fnsw/bin/HAnetcheck

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21418610

3. /fnsw/bin/nch_check


Related information

Image Services HA Procedures and Guidelines

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FileNet Image Services

Image Services


Software version:
4.1.2, 4.2


Operating system(s):
AIX, HP Itanium, HP-UX, Solaris, Windows


Software edition:
All Editions


Reference #:
1409299


Modified date:
2012-12-13

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