Planning

Before you install IBM® Spectrum Cluster Foundation and deploy system, you must decide on your network topology, and system configuration.

Planning your system configuration
Understand the role of the management node and plan your system settings and configurations accordingly. IBM Spectrum Cluster Foundation software is installed on the management node after the management node meets all requirements.
Planning a IBM Spectrum Cluster Foundation virtualized environment
Consider these issues when planning the deployment and configuration of your IBM Spectrum Cluster Foundation virtual environment.
Planning a high availability environment
A high availability environment includes two installed IBM Spectrum Cluster Foundation management nodes locally with same software and network configuration (except the hostname and IP address). High availability is configured on both management nodes to control key services.

Parent topic: Getting started with IBM Spectrum Cluster Foundation V4.2.2