We've got some Cluster XL setups consisting of a failover pair. One cluster member is preferred over the other. We want to be on this primary member unless there is some trouble with it. The ClusterXL docs call this "Primary Up" mode.
The problem we are having is that sometimes when we push out a policy to the cluster, the secondary member comes up as the "active" member with the primary in "standby." They were in the correct configuration, the reverse, before the policy gets pushed. There are no indications of failures (a "member down" message) in the logs. Just each one report itself up, as always occurs at a policy install. Anyone else seeing this? Ideas on how to fix it? Which brings me to another question. There is the radio button to switch back to the preferred cluster member whenever it is available. I assume we'd automagically flip back to the primary when the above occurs if we turn that on, but we're hesitant. The concern is some failure mode where the live machine reports a problem, but becomes available when offline. You end up with the machines flip-flopping. Not good. The documentation I've found doesn't mention any features to dampen something like that. Anyone know if those safety belts are built in? Any good or bad experiences with the "Primary Up" mode? B¼information contained in this e-mail message is confidential, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ================================================= To set vacation, Out-Of-Office, or away messages, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] in the BODY of the email add: set fw-1-mailinglist nomail ================================================= To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ================================================= If you have any questions on how to change your subscription options, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] =================================================
