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## Preface

Oracle Solaris Cluster Data Service for Oracle External Proxy Guide explains how to install and configure Oracle Solaris Cluster data services.

Note - This Oracle Solaris Cluster release supports systems that use the SPARC and x86 families of processor architectures. In this document, “x86” refers to the larger family of x86 compatible products. Information in this document pertains to all platforms unless otherwise specified.

This document is intended for system administrators with extensive knowledge of Oracle software and hardware. Do not use this document as a planning or presales guide. Before reading this document, you should have already determined your system requirements and purchased the appropriate equipment and software.

The instructions in this book assume knowledge of the Oracle Solaris Operating System and expertise with the volume-manager software that is used with Oracle Solaris Cluster software.

Bash is the default shell for Oracle Solaris 11. Machine names shown with the Bash shell prompt are displayed for clarity.

## Using UNIX Commands

This document contains information about commands that are specific to installing and configuring Oracle Solaris Cluster data services. The document does not contain comprehensive information about basic UNIX commands and procedures, such as shutting down the system, booting the system, and configuring devices. Information about basic UNIX commands and procedures is available from the following sources:

- Online documentation for the Oracle Solaris Operating System

- Oracle Solaris Operating System man pages

- Other software documentation that you received with your system

## Typographic Conventions

The following table describes the typographic conventions that are used in this book.

Table P-1 Typographic Conventions

Typeface | Description | Example
--- | --- | ---
`AaBbCc123` | The names of commands, files, and directories, and onscreen computer output | Edit your `.login` file. Use `ls `-a`` to list all files. `machine_name% you have mail.`
`AaBbCc123` | What you type, contrasted with onscreen computer output | `machine_name%` `su` `Password:`
aabbcc123 | Placeholder: replace with a real name or value | The command to remove a file is `rm` filename.
AaBbCc123 | Book titles, new terms, and terms to be emphasized | Read Chapter 6 in the User's Guide. A cache is a copy that is stored locally. Do not save the file. Note: Some emphasized items appear bold online.

## Shell Prompts in Command Examples

The following table shows UNIX system prompts and superuser prompts for shells that are included in the Oracle Solaris OS. In command examples, the shell prompt indicates whether the command should be executed by a regular user or a user with privileges.

Table P-2 Shell Prompts

Shell | Prompt
--- | ---
Bash shell, Korn shell, and Bourne shell | `$`
Bash shell, Korn shell, and Bourne shell for superuser | `#`
C shell | `machine_name%`
C shell for superuser | `machine_name#`

## Related Documentation

Information about related Oracle Solaris Cluster topics is available in the documentation that is listed in the following table. All Oracle Solaris Cluster documentation is available at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/documentation/index.html.

Topic | Documentation
--- | ---
Hardware installation and administration | Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.1 Hardware Administration Manual Individual hardware administration guides
Concepts | Oracle Solaris Cluster Concepts Guide
Software installation | Oracle Solaris Cluster Software Installation Guide
Data service installation and administration | Oracle Solaris Cluster Data Services Planning and Administration Guide and individual data service guides
Data service development | Oracle Solaris Cluster Data Services Developer’s Guide
System administration | Oracle Solaris Cluster System Administration Guide Oracle Solaris Cluster Quick Reference
Software upgrade | Oracle Solaris Cluster Upgrade Guide
Error messages | Oracle Solaris Cluster Error Messages Guide
Command and function references | Oracle Solaris Cluster Reference Manual Oracle Solaris Cluster Data Services Reference Manual Oracle Solaris Cluster Geographic Edition Reference Manual Oracle Solaris Cluster Quorum Server Reference Manual
Compatible software | Oracle Solaris Cluster Compatibility Guide available at the Oracle Solaris Cluster Technical Resources page

## Access to Oracle Support

Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support. For information, visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=info or visit http://www.oracle.com/pls/topic/lookup?ctx=acc&id=trs if you are hearing impaired.

## Getting Help

If you have problems installing or using Oracle Solaris Cluster, contact your service provider and provide the following information.

- Your name and email address (if available)

- Your company name, address, and phone number

- The model number and serial number of your systems

- The release number of the operating environment (for example, Oracle Solaris 11)

- The release number of Oracle Solaris Cluster (for example, Oracle Solaris Cluster 4.1)

Use the following commands to gather information about your system for your service provider.

Command | Function
--- | ---
`prtconf `-v`` | Displays the size of the system memory and reports information about peripheral devices
`psrinfo `-v`` | Displays information about processors
`pkg list` | Reports which packages are installed
`prtdiag `-v`` | Displays system diagnostic information
`/usr/cluster/bin/clnode show-rev -v` | Displays Oracle Solaris Cluster release and package version information for each node

Also have available the contents of the `/var/adm/messages` file.

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