Active – Standby Configuration

This section provides an example of an Active/Standby Configuration. In this configuration, Server 1 is considered active because it is running NFS and exporting the file system. If Server 1 fails, Server 2 mounts and exports the file system automatically.

*Note: In an active/standby configuration, Server 2 might be running NFS but does not have any other NFS resources under LifeKeeper protection.

Active/Standby Configuration Example

Configuration Notes:

• The NFS software must be installed on both servers.

• The underlying file system (File System A) must be on a shared (or replicated) disk.

• The NFS export point is /home/test.

• The exported file system must have the same mount point on both Server 1 and Server 2.

• Server 2 cannot access files and directories on the shared disk while Server 1 is active.

Creating a Resource Hierarchy to Server 1:

Extending a Resource Hierarchy to Server 2: