LifeKeeper Configuration Tasks for NAS

You can perform all LifeKeeper for Linux NAS Recovery Kit administrative tasks via the LifeKeeper Graphical User Interface (GUI). The LifeKeeper GUI provides a guided interface to configure, administer, and monitor NAS resources.

The following tasks are available for configuring the LifeKeeper for Linux NAS Recovery Kit:

• Create a Resource Hierarchy – Creates a NAS resource hierarchy.

• Delete a Resource Hierarchy – Deletes a NAS resource hierarchy.

• Extend a Resource Hierarchy – Extends a NAS resource hierarchy from the primary server to the backup server.

• Unextend a Resource Hierarchy – Unextends (removes) a NAS resource hierarchy from a single server in the LifeKeeper cluster.

• Create Dependency – Creates a child dependency between an existing resource hierarchy and another resource instance and propagates the dependency changes to all applicable servers in the cluster.

• Delete Dependency – Deletes a resource dependency and propagates the dependency changes to all applicable servers in the cluster.

• In Service – Activates a resource hierarchy.

• Out of Service – Deactivates a resource hierarchy.

• View / Edit Properties – View or edit the properties of a resource hierarchy.

* Note: Throughout the rest of this section, configuration tasks are performed using the Edit menu. You can also perform most of these tasks:

1. From the toolbar, right – click on a global resource in the left pane of the status display.

2. Right – click on a resource instance in the right pane of the status display.

*Note: Using the right-click method allows you to avoid entering information that is required when using the Edit menu.