PRIMECLUSTER Global Disk Services Configuration and Administration Guide 4.1 (Solaris(TM) Operating System)
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Preface

This manual describes the setting up and managing of GDS (Global Disk Services) and GDS Snapshot, an optional product of GDS, discussing the supported functions.

 

Purpose

This manual aims to help users understand GDS and GDS Snapshot, including environment configuration, operation and maintenance.

 

Target Reader

This manual is devoted to all users who will operate and manage GDS and GDS Snapshot and programmers who will create applications running in GDS environments.

 

Organization

This manual consists of 6 chapters, appendices and a glossary.

The contents are as follows:

"YES" in the Operator or Administrator column indicates who would benefit from reading that portion.

Headers

Contents

Operator

Administrator

Chapter 1
Functions

Explains the features of GDS and GDS Snapshot.

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Chapter 2
Objects

Explains the objects used by GDS and GDS Snapshot.

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Chapter 3
Starting and Exiting GDS Management View

Explains how to start and exit GDS Management and the required browser environment.

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Chapter 4
Management View Screen Elements

Explains the contents of Management View.

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Chapter 5
Operation

Explains the details about GDS operation such as operation flow, settings, maintenance and management.

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Chapter 6
Backing Up and Restoring

Explains how to back up and restore data on disks managed by GDS.

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Appendix A
General Notes

Explains guidelines, general precautions, and configuration tips necessary for using GDS.

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Appendix B
Log Viewing with Web-Based Admin View

For details, see the supplementary "Web-Based Admin View Operation Guide."

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Appendix C
Web-Based Admin View Operating Environment Setting

For details, see the supplementary "Web-Based Admin View Operation Guide."

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Appendix D
Command Reference

Explains the commands available in GDS and GDS Snapshot.

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Appendix E
GDS Messages

Explains the contents, possible causes, and resolutions for GDS messages that appear when setting or operating GDS and GDS Snapshot.

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Appendix F
troubleshooting

Explains resolutions for abnormality of objects and physical disks managed by GDS.

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Appendix G
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Lists frequently asked questions regarding GDS and GDS Snapshot.

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Glossary

Explains GDS and GDS Snapshot terminology. Please refer to it as necessary.

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Related documentation

Please refer to the following documents according to need.

Manual Printing

Use the PDF file supplied in the product CD-ROM to print this manual.

Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 4.0 or higher is required to read and print this PDF file.

 

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