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PRIMECLUSTER Global Link Services Configuration and AdministrationGuide 4.6Redundant Line Control Function
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Preface

Purpose

This document describes the functions, installation, and operation procedure of Redundant Line Control Function for Global Link Services (hereinafter GLS).

Who should use this document

This document is intended for system administrators who are familiar with GLS operations and cluster control. Anyone who installs, configures, and maintains GLS to increase the availability of the system should read this documentation. A basic knowledge of PRIMECLUSTER is assumed.

Abstract

The document consists of the following chapters, appendices, and glossary:

Chapter 1 Overview

This chapter explains the overview of the Redundant Line Control Function.

Chapter 2 Feature description

This chapter explains the functions and features of the Redundant Line Control Function.

Chapter 3 Environment configuration

This chapter explains how to configure the environment of the Redundant Line Control Function.

Chapter 4 Operation

This chapter explains how to operate the Redundant Line Control Function.

Chapter 5 GLS operation on cluster systems

This chapter explains how to operate the Redundant Line Control Function on a cluster system.

Chapter 6 Maintenance

This chapter explains the required investigation material to troubleshoot the problems of the Redundant Line Control Function.

Chapter 7 Command references

This chapter explains how to use the commands provided by the Redundant Line Control Function.

Appendix A Messages and corrective actions

This appendix explains the messages output by the Redundant Line Control Function.

Appendix B Examples of configuring system environments

This appendix explains how to configure the system environment of the Redundant Line Control Function.

Appendix C Operation on the Virtual Machine Function

This appendix explains how to operate the Redundant Line Control Function on the virtual machine function.

Appendix D Operation on RHOSP

This appendix explains how to operate the Redundant Line Control Function on RHOSP.

Appendix E Operation on VMware

This appendix explains how to operate the Redundant Line Control Function on VMware.

Appendix F Operation on Hyper-V

This appendix explains how to operate the Redundant Line Control Function on Hyper-V.

Appendix G Cloning environment

This appendix explains how to configure the system by cloning the Redundant Line Control Function.

Appendix H Troubleshooting

This appendix explains the potential causes and solutions when trouble occurs while using the Redundant Line Control Function.

Appendix I Check list

This appendix explains items to be checked before operating the Redundant Line Control Function.

Appendix J Resident Process in GLS and Monitoring Target

This appendix explains the resident process of the Redundant Line Control Function and the monitoring target.

Appendix K Changes from previous versions

This appendix explains the new functions and the specification change of the Redundant Line Control Function.

Glossary

This section explains terms related to the Redundant Line Control Function.

Related Documentation

Refer to the following manuals as necessary.

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Abbreviations

In this document, the following product name is written by abbreviation.

Product names

Abbreviations

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

RHEL6

RHEL

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

RHEL7

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

RHEL8

Linux Virtual Machine Function

Virtual Machine Function

FUJITSU Server PRIMEQUEST

PRIMEQUEST

FUJITSU Server PRIMERGY

PRIMERGY

Red Hat OpenStack Platform

RHOSP

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December 2019, First edition
May 2022, Fourth edition

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