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06-06-2011 01:31 PM
06-06-2011 01:31 PM
Using Ignite to build a new server
I have been using make_tape_recovery for years and has saved me many times on HPUX system recoveries.
I have built and customized my new development HPUX server and have installed various required applications for our environment on it.
I have read over the documents for cloning and igniting servers but find the material a bit overwhelming and somewhat confusing.
My concerns are if I use the make_tape_recovery from my development server is that I need to make certain that server name, ip and whatever else needs to be changed so that it reflects the profile of the production server.
As is with any sys admin time is not on my side and your assistance and guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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06-06-2011 01:42 PM
06-06-2011 01:42 PM
Re: Using Ignite to build a new server
Using an Ignite 'make_tape_recovery' image to clone a server as you desire, works very well.
For you target server, boot from the Ignite tape; choose Install -> Advanced Installation Mode.
You will be able to tailor the filesystem sizes should you wish, and most importantly you will be able to set your network (and hostname) parameters. I prefer to toggle the "Ask at first boot" method. Ignite will run and reboot when finished. You will then be presented with an execution of '/sbin/set_parms' from which you will be prompted for all of your networking parameters.
Regards!
...JRF...
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06-06-2011 01:47 PM
06-06-2011 01:47 PM
Re: Using Ignite to build a new server
In a two server environment, if both servers are intended to be exactly the same from the boot perspective, make_tape_recovery is about your only option.
You can simply to replicate, boot the server off tape, and intervene at the ignite prompt and set the root password, hostname and network information.
In an environment with more servers you might want to consider having an Ignite server, which with enough storage will permit you other server build options.
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06-06-2011 10:22 PM
06-06-2011 10:22 PM
Re: Using Ignite to build a new server
- Regenerate SSH keys, unless you want bot systems to have the same security keys.
- Modify /etc/hosts
- You applications may have config files with IP-addresses and server names.
- Your swinstall security (/var/adm/sw/security/_ACL) needs to be modified for the new hostname.
And I probably forget a few things here.
Still, Ignite is your best bet, but don't think it will be install-and-go, there will be some post-processing.
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06-07-2011 10:04 AM
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