Warning: This section only applies
when clustering the master or protecting data without one of Protector's application
integrations.
Do not use this method of installation in case you want to protect supported applications like Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Hyper-V. For these applications, install the client as you would for any regular standalone system (see How to install/upgrade Protector on Windows and Linux or AIX).
The Protector Master or Client capability can be installed on servers in a Windows cluster. Before starting the installation, review the following:
- Ensure that all servers meet the software prerequisites that are outlined in How to install/upgrade Protector on Windows and Linux or AIX.
- Confirm that a cluster environment is set up and working correctly.
- For Master installations only, ensure that you have all the required license keys for Protector. A separate license key is required for each node in the cluster.
Protector installation for a cluster environment involves performing the following sub-tasks:
- Install Protector on each node in the cluster (see How to install Protector on a node in a cluster).
- Add the Cofio Hub service (see How to add the hub service to a cluster).
- For Master installations only:
- Add Protector licenses for each node (see How to add licenses to a clustered master).
- Add an authentication domain for the cluster (How to configure authentication for a cluster).