Introduction – About this Document

Purpose of This Document and Target Audience

The purpose of this document is to provide comprehensive information regarding the installation, configuration, and operation of LifeKeeper for Linux and LifeKeeper Single Server Protection for Linux. The primary target audience includes IT professionals, system administrators, and user support personnel involved in the design, construction, and operation of HA clusters.

Information regarding trademarks and other marks used in this document is provided in the Legal Notices.

Document Structure

This document is organized into the following sections.

• Introduction- About This Document
  This is the current page. It provides an overview of this document and its prerequisites.

• LifeKeeper for Linux Product Overview
  Provides an overview of the product.

• IMPORTANT NOTICES
  Contains information that requires special attention from users, such as end-of-life plans for product features and functional changes.

• LifeKeeper for Linux Release Notes
  Contains release information for the corresponding version.

• Startup Guide
  A guide to assist with installing and getting started with LifeKeeper.

• Update Guide
  A guide to assist with upgrading LifeKeeper.

• Certification Information
  Lists the operating systems, software, virtual environments, and cloud platforms on which LifeKeeper can be used.

• Installation Guide
  Contains detailed technical information related to the installation of LifeKeeper.

• Technical Documentation
  A reference containing detailed technical information, advanced configurations, and command usage related to the implementation and operation of LifeKeeper.

• Recovery Kit Administration Guide
  Contains information for planning, installation, administration, and configuration to start using the optional “Recovery Kits” required to manage and control specific applications with LifeKeeper.

• LifeKeeper for Linux in a Cloud Environment
  Guidance on LifeKeeper specifications for specific cloud environments

• Parameter List
  A list of tunable parameters available for the LifeKeeper core and Recovery Kits.

• Error Code List (Message Catalog)
  A list of message codes and their corresponding messages for the LifeKeeper core and Recovery Kits.

• LifeKeeper Single Server Protection for Windows
  Contains information on how to use LifeKeeper Single Server Protection for Windows.

• LifeKeeper Web Management Console (LKWMC)
  Contains information on how to use the LifeKeeper Web Management Console.

• Evaluation Guide A guide for trying out LifeKeeper using a specific configuration as an example.

• Product Lifecycle
  Information regarding the support period for LifeKeeper.

• Legal Notices
  Contains legal notifications, including trademarks used within the document.