This topic explains how to setup failover so that in the event of server failure the plugin role switches to the failover server. The process follows a standard set of steps.
Before you begin
To learn how to configure failover servers for your plugin role and the Directory, refer to the Security Center Administrator Guide. You can access this guide by pressing F1 in Config Tool. If the server of the supported component fails and a failover server is configured, Security Center will automatically switch the component to its failover server and have the plugin to communicate with it. No user action is required when a failover occurs. Expansion servers must be available in your system to use as failover servers.
What you should know
- Plugin role
- Security Center Directory
To add failover servers to the Directory, refer to the Security Center Administrator Guide. You can access this guide by pressing F1 in Config Tool.
Procedure
- In the Plugins task, select the plugin from the entity browser, and click the Resources tab.
- In Servers, click Add an item (+), and select a server.
- Click Add > Apply.
Results
If the server of the plugin role fails, Security Center automatically switchs the role to the failover server.