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NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Microsoft Azure
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting 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.
The document includes setup procedures, configuration examples, verification steps, and notes on compatibility with Windows Server 2016 Datacenter and Azure CLI 2.0. It also addresses differences between on-premises and Azure deployments, error messages, and restrictions for successful cluster operation.
NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 specifications
| Product Version | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Linux |
| Release Number | Release 6 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
Source: NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Linux Getting Started Guide
All NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (Linux) 48 p
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Linux Getting Started Guide 182 p
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Linux Getting Started Guide 180 p
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Microsoft Azure (Linux) 174 p
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Microsoft Azure 186 p
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Microsoft Azure (Windows) Release 2 186 p
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Windows Getting Started Guide 156 p
- NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Linux Hardware Feature Guide 21 p
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the product version covered by this guide?
EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.2 for Linux (Internal version: 4.2.0-1).
From: NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (Linux)
What operating system version is this guide based on?
Oracle Linux 7.7.
From: NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (Linux)
Who is this guide intended for?
This guide is intended for first-time users of the EXPRESSCLUSTER.
From: NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Linux Getting Started Guide
What topics does this guide cover?
The guide covers product overview, system requirements, and known problems.
From: NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 for Linux Getting Started Guide
What 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.
From: NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Google Cloud Platform
What product versions does this guide cover?
This guide covers EXPRESSCLUSTER X 4.2 for Windows (Internal version: 11.20), EXPRESSCLUSTER X Replicator 4.2 for Windows, Windows Server 2016, and Google Cloud Platform Console as of January 15, 2020.
From: NEC EXPRESSCLUSTER X 5.0 HA Cluster Configuration Guide for Google Cloud Platform
