NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Microsoft Azure (Windows) Release 2

About this manual

This guide explains how to set up high-availability (HA) clusters using NEC's EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 software on Microsoft Azure. It covers configurations using Azure DNS, public load balancers, and internal load balancers. The guide is intended for system administrators and engineers who need to deploy and maintain HA clusters in Azure environments. It includes setup procedures, verification steps, and notes on compatibility and restrictions.

The guide references specific product versions: EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.2 for Windows, Windows Server 2016 Datacenter, and Azure CLI 2.0. It also includes sections on error messages, legal notices, and revision history. The document assumes users are familiar with Azure Resource Manager and Windows Server environments.

What's inside

• Preface
• Overview
• Operating Environments
• Cluster Creation Procedure (Azure DNS)
• Cluster Creation Procedure (Public Load Balancer)
• Cluster Creation Procedure (Internal Load Balancer)
• Error Messages
• Notes and Restrictions
• Legal Notice
• Revision History

Frequently asked questions

Who is the intended audience for this guide?

This guide is intended for administrators who want to build a cluster system, and for system engineers and maintenance personnel who provide user support.

What product versions does this guide cover?

This guide covers EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.2 for Windows (Internal version: 12.20) and Windows Server 2016 Datacenter.

What are the four guides included in the EXPRESSCLUSTER X documentation set?

The set consists of the Getting Started Guide, Installation and Configuration Guide, Reference Guide, and Maintenance Guide.