SUSE 11 SP1 High Availability Extension High Availability Guide

About this manual

This guide covers the full lifecycle of a SUSE High Availability Extension cluster. It starts with an overview of key features, hardware and software requirements, and step‑by‑step installation using YaST.

Subsequent sections describe how to configure and administer cluster resources via the Pacemaker GUI or the crm command‑line tool, manage storage with OCFS2, DRBD, and cLVM, and troubleshoot common issues using the HA Web Konsole and reference material.

What's inside

• Product Overview
• Installation and Setup
• Configuration and Administration
• Storage and Data Replication
• Troubleshooting and Reference
• Appendix

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What interfaces are available for configuring the High Availability Extension?

The extension can be configured using both a graphical user interface (GUI) and a command line interface (CLI).

How can cluster resources be managed?

Resources can be added, configured, and managed through the Pacemaker GUI or the crm command‑line tool.