Before you can configure the Directory for failover and load balancing, some pre-configuration steps are required.
Procedure
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Make sure that your Security Center license supports multiple Directory servers.
NOTE: The Directory Manager (
) role is created automatically in Config Tool when your license supports multiple Directory servers.
- From the homepage, click About > Security Center.
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In the Number of additional Directory servers option, note
the number of supported servers.
If necessary, update your Security Center license.
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Have your System ID and Password on hand, found in the Security Center
License Information document.
Genetec™ Technical Assistance sends you this document when you purchase the product.
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Make sure that all the servers you plan to use as Directory servers are up and running
as expansion servers.
If necessary, install the expansion servers.
- Configure your Directory database failover.
- Make sure the database servers are accessible from all Directory servers.