Failover setup help

          I have a sun V880 box and an IIS proxy. The goal is to set up a failover only scenario
          with no load balancing (more licenses and minimal load of applications).
          Is there a way to set up failover with this configuration without load balancing
          ? when you set up a cluster with weblogic, isnt it load balancing with built in
          fail over ?
          I can build a cluster with 2 managed servers and put one of the managed servers
          in a warm standby mode. IIS proxy will assume the secondary is down and will always
          direct the requests to the primary. I can put in a JMS script that will check
          the heart beat of the running server and if it fails it will resume the standby
          server.
          Ideas and comments are appreciated.
          regards.
          arjun.

Router 1:
interface Serial0/0/0.1 ip routing ! Points at the interface that needs to be Prioritized
interface FastEthernet0/0
description interface to LAN
ip address x.x.x.x 255.255.255.0
standby 1 ip <Gateway> ! Virtual IP (IP Virtual)
standby 1 priority 105 ! Higher Priority = Primary Router
standby 1 preempt ! Enables the router with the highest priority to
! immediately become the active router
standby 1 track 1 ! WAN SUBINTERFACE
Router bgp <ASN>
network <Gateway> mask 255.255.255.0 ! Broadcasts Gateway out the WAN through BGP
Router 2:
track 1 interface Serial0/0/0.1 ip routing ! Points at the interface that needs to be
! Prioritized
interface FastEthernet0/0
description interface to LAN
ip address x.x.x.x 255.255.255.0
standby 1 ip <Gateway> ! Virtual IP
standby 1 priority 100 ! Lower Priority = Backup Router
standby 1 preempt ! Enables the router with the highest priority to
! immediately become the active router
standby 1 track 1 ! WAN SUBINTERFACE
Router bgp <ASN>
network <Gateway> mask 255.255.255.0 ! Broadcasts Gateway out the WAN through BGP
By doing the following to my 2 router is that enough? to have the automatic failover if ISP A went down routing will go thur R2?
when ISP A is up routing will go back to R1

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---| SW 1 |------------------------ | Sw2   |
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ORACLE8 OPS 환경에서 FAILOVER SETUP 방법
========================================
SCOPE
Standard Edition 에서는 Real Application Clusters 기능이 10g(10.1.0) 이상 부터 지원이 됩니다.
Explanation
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이는 sql*net기능을 사용하여 connection time failover 기능을 사용하는 경우이다.
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즉, run-time failover가 가능하다.
이는 일단 connection이 이루어진 후에 발생하는 모든 failover는
Transparent Application Failover 코드에 의해 처리된다.
다음은 Oracle 8 TAF(Transparent Application Failover) setup 방법이다.
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2. TYPE (Required) : failover 후의 operation을 지정한다.
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reconnection되며 이전 session에서의 모든 uncommit된
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select도 이어서 진행되지 못한다.
SELECT - failover 발생 시 새로운 session이 다른 instance에
reconnection되며 이 때 long query나 복잡한 query 등의
작업 수행 시 작업이 이어서 진행된다.
단, dml 작업은 rollback된다.
NONE - This is the default. No automatic failover
3. METHOD : 어떻게 failover할지를 지정한다.
BASIC - failover 발생 시에 backup instance(server)로 다시 접속한다.
PRECONNECT - primary instance와 backup instance 두 개에 모두
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instance를 통해 service한다.
***< 중요 > 현재 PRECONNECT는 최소한 8.0.5는 되어야 하며
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Example
다음은 tnsnames.ora file의 example이다.
< example 1 >
=========================================================================
node1.WORLD =
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(Host = node1)(Port = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA = (SID = SID1)
(FAILOVER_MODE = (BACKUP = node2)
(TYPE = SELECT )
(METHOD = PRECONNECT))
node2.WORLD =
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(Host = node2)(Port = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA = (SID = SID2)
(FAILOVER_MODE = (BACKUP = node1)
(TYPE = SELECT )
(METHOD = PRECONNECT))
========================================================================
< test 1 >
1) 각 node의 instance를 start한다.
2) 각 node의 listener를 구동한다.
node1% lsnrctl start lsnr_node1
node2% lsnrctl start lsnr_node2
3) node1에서 다음의 작업을 한다.
sqlplus scott/tiger@node1
SQL> select count(*) from emp;
COUNT(*)
14
4) Node1에서 instance를 shutdown abort한다.
5) 3번의 session에서 select를 다시 한다.
SQL> select count(*) from emp;
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-25404: lost instance
다시 select한다.
SQL> select count(*) from emp;
COUNT(*)
14
Data가 node2 instance를 통해 제대로 select되며 이는 failover가 정상적으로
작동됨을 알 수 있다.
< example 2 >
다음은 TAF(Transparent Application Failover) 기능에 SQL*NET의
connection time failover 기능을 추가한 경우이다.
========================================================================
node1.WORLD =
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL= TCP)(Host= node1)(Port= 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =(SID = SID1)(SERVER=SHARED)
(FAILOVER_MODE = (BACKUP = node2)(TYPE=SESSION)(METHOD=PRECONNECT))))
(DESCRIPTION =(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL= TCP)(Host= node2)(Port= 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =(SID = SID2)(SERVER=SHARED)
(FAILOVER_MODE = (BACKUP = node1)(TYPE=SELECT)(METHOD=PRECONNECT))))
node2.WORLD =
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION =(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL= TCP)(Host= node2)(Port= 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =(SID = SID2)(SERVER=SHARED)
(FAILOVER_MODE = (BACKUP = node1)(TYPE=SESSION)(METHOD=PRECONNECT))))
(DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL= TCP)(Host= node1)(Port= 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA = (SID = SID1)(SERVER=SHARED)
(FAILOVER_MODE = (BACKUP = node2)(TYPE=SELECT)(METHOD=PRECONNECT))))
=======================================================================
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2) 각 node의 listener를 구동한다.
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node2% lsnrctl start lsnr_node2
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sqlplus scott/tiger@node1
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COUNT(*)
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SQL> select count(*) from emp;
COUNT(*)
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Data가 node2 instance를 통해 제대로 select되며 이는 failover가 정상적
으로 작동됨을 알 수 있다.
(참고 1) dedicated 방식의 경우는 shared 대신에 dedicated를 기술한다.
물론 initSID.ora의 mts를 기술하지 않고 tnsnames.ora의 server option을 쓰지
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(참고 2) example 1을 사용할 경우 session 종료 후 재접속 시 자동 failover가
되지는 않는다.
Reference Documents
oracle8 parallel server concepts & administration manual

Hi,
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local_listener string
mts_listener_address string
mts_multiple_listeners boolean FALSE
remote_listener string LISTENER_ORCL
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System altered.
SQL> alter system set local_listener='LISTENER_ORCL2' SCOPE=BOTH SID='ORCL2';
System altered.
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NAME TYPE VALUE
local_listener string
mts_listener_address string
mts_multiple_listeners boolean FALSE
remote_listener string LISTENER_ORCL
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Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:37:29 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: cs4 in design page setup help cm, mm, inches change
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Cheers,
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Before Family Sharing, my wife and I wanted to share photos, contacts, calendar events, shared email and so forth but be able to make our own iTunes purchases separately.
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Hello Carney10,
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
When you say you do not have the setup option for Family Sharing, that seems like you log into the iCloud System Preference but the "Set Up Family" button is not there.
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iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite are required to set up or join a Family Sharing group and are recommended for full functionality.
Where in the setup are the options not available or working?
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No luck with any of them.
Im obviously not understanding something - and im sure im not the first person to attempt this.
Any help appreciated.
Regards
Simon

I think what you're missing is that the headphone out is really connected to the same signal as the front speakers out. The assumption is that you're either going to be listening to the headphones or to the speakers. Tracktor can probably use the soundcard channels independently, but anything directed to the headphones also goes to the front speaker output. I believe you can set things up so plugging in the headphones will mute the speakers, but that doesn't help the front speakers play a different signal than the headphones.
I don't think there's a connection setup which you can use both for Tractor and for 7. listening. You can probably get Tractor to send the output you want to hear on your headphones to line out 2 and the mixed signal to line out . That would mean connecting the headphones to what is normally the surround left/right output, which you'd need to disconnect from the speakers while you're doing this.
If you end up trying to rig up switching to help you go back and forth, using 4 Sony-type camcorder cables for line out 2 and 3, and 2 stereo minijack to RCA cables will probabably be helpful because it will be a lot easier to get RCA-connector switching than 4-pole minijack switching.
-Dave
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Page Setup Help

Hello,
I have been working on a pamphlet for my university. Now the size of the page is 8.5 inch by 11 inch. I am designing two pages (front and back) with this page measurement. However, I am also required to print another version of the pamphlet with the page size being 17 inch by 11 inch (Pretty much just merging the front and back side in a top to bottom style in a longer page). I was wondering if there was an easy way to print it like that without having to modify or edit the designs. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.

Were I to do it:
If you do this on a document where the spreads are not together as I suggested...
1) Change the layout to portrait (File > Document Setup, change to portrait). This will cause the content to no longer fit the new orientation.
2) Next, rotate the spread 90 CW so that it is back to landscape mode when you view it on screen (View > Rotate Spread > 90 CW)
3) Then, rotate the content on the docuent so that it is laid out on the page as intended. This should be as easy as selecting it all and setting the object rotation to 0.
4) Repeat steps 2-3 for page 2
5) join the spreads as I suggested.
If you have already joined the spreads...
1) Do step 1 above
2) Do step 3 for both sides (although you may have to set the rotation to 90 degrees) and reposition on the page
3) do step 2 above.
Note the orientation of the page and the spread in the pages panel. Also note the rotation icon to the right of the spread in the pages panel. InDesign CS4 and later.
-mt

Express to extend network - setup help please

I would really appreciate some help ensuring i have the correct set up for my express (x2)
I have a mac, macbook, sky broadband modem and a basestation
I connect to the internet using the modem and network "sky 13222".
The basestation has a network id as well "af506f", but i dont use this to connect to the network.
The idea for the 2 expresses was to expand my range into a weak reception of the house for one; and to connect my new pannny bluray player with the other.
I have plugged the first one in and it has showed up on the airport utility f9567b, but when i go to configure it suggests switching networks, which i am unsure about the next steps...the guide doesn't help really..
Anyone with a recommended setup for this?
I am not sure the setup was right before the expresses but i could connect wirelessly to the macbook and my wii ok...
many thanks in advance

Hi, to set up the airport the computer has to connect to it hence "switching networks"
Once you added your new Airport to the your existing network then you should be able to switch back and it may all work!

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I'm pretty good with hardward, but admittedly, I'm kind of a n00b when it comes to wireless networks. So I purchased an AirPort Extreme Base Station in 2010 and set it up to run my wireless network as well as a 5GHz version of the network as well. Unfortunately, my modem is on the opposite side of the house as most of my wireless devices, i.e. PlayStation 3, MacBook Pro, etc... I was noticing a weak signal, so I purcahsed an AirPort Express to extend the range of the existing network (not the 5GHz network, the regular one). This was perfect, everything was running great. Through my ISP I signed up for 10Mbps, I was getting high 9's in the room the modem was in, as well as accross the house on the extended network.
Fast forward two years later, Apple has released new Extreme and Express base stations, I'm not sure each update consisted of, and maybe the newer versions will work, so that's why I'm asking. I got the new AT&T LTE iPad and I'm getting 38Mbps on my LTE network, yes, you read that right, a whopping 38Mbps! Needless to say, I was preferring this over my home Wi-Fi Network, so I called up my ISP and requested 25Mbps, still slower, but at least I'm not eating up my data. The network is set-up exactly the same way, I didn't change it. Problem is, when I bring my iPad into the room with modem, I get 25Mbps, but when I'm back in my living area, on the extended network, I still only get 9 to 10Mbps Considering I'm rarely in the room with the modem, it's as of I'm paying extra money for no additional bandwidth, which makes me a sad panda... So, the question is, does my current Express not support 25Mbps or am I 'Doing it wrong.' If I need to pay the $99 for another Express, I'd be happy too, but considering I bought the Extreme and Express at the same time, and the Extreme handles the 25 fine, I'm thinking I have it set-up incorrectly. As I understand it, the only differences between Extreme and Express are that one is duel band, guest network is possible, more USB's and ethernet ports, etc...

The Extreme is in the other end of the house wirelessly extending.
I have it set up as a roaming network.
A roaming network is one in which the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme would be connected using a wired Ethernet connection.
Your setup cannot be a roaming network if.....The Extreme is in the other end of the house wirelessly extending.
Can your clarify on your setup?
Do you think this is the best set up, or would you suggest doing it differently?
A roaming network, with a wired Ethernet connection between wireless routers would be the best way to set up virtually any network, since there is no signal loss in a wire.....and a great deal of signal loss (and speed) in a wireless connection.
I have an old Airport express A1088, can anything be done with it?!?!
The old Express could be configured to create a wireless network if it were wired back to the Time Capsule.
It could also "join" the wireless network wirelessly for use with AirTunes....but it would not extend the wireless signal, since it does not have that capability.
In order to administer the older Express, you would need a Mac running Leopard, Snow Leopard, or a PC.
Sorry, cannot help on the Smart TV - Media Centre question since I don't have that type of setup.

Airport Network setup help or suggestions :)

Hi - first post
I currently have a Billion wireless router - 7404VGOX
Airport 2 TB Time Capsule - 4th Generation
Airport Extreme - 5th Generation
1 x MacBook Air with Mavericks
1 x Windows Laptop
1 x iMac
1 x Airprint Epson Printer
1 x Airprint HP Printer (which I can not get to connect!!!! something about MAC Filtering)
iphone, ipads & smart TV's etc
The wireless router is in the office along with the Time Capsule (which does Time Machine back ups) which is bridged and connected by ethernet
The Extreme is in the other end of the house wirelessly extending.
I have it set up as a roaming network.
Do you think this is the best set up, or would you suggest doing it differently?
I have a Smart TV with hard drive connected and a Media Centre with an inbuilt 2TB SATA drive, which were connected to the Billion before getting the Airport things.. Is there a way that everyone in the house can access the files on the media centre?
I have an old Airport express A1088, can anything be done with it?!?!
THanks sooooo much!!!

The Extreme is in the other end of the house wirelessly extending.
I have it set up as a roaming network.
A roaming network is one in which the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme would be connected using a wired Ethernet connection.
Your setup cannot be a roaming network if.....The Extreme is in the other end of the house wirelessly extending.
Can your clarify on your setup?
Do you think this is the best set up, or would you suggest doing it differently?
A roaming network, with a wired Ethernet connection between wireless routers would be the best way to set up virtually any network, since there is no signal loss in a wire.....and a great deal of signal loss (and speed) in a wireless connection.
I have an old Airport express A1088, can anything be done with it?!?!
The old Express could be configured to create a wireless network if it were wired back to the Time Capsule.
It could also "join" the wireless network wirelessly for use with AirTunes....but it would not extend the wireless signal, since it does not have that capability.
In order to administer the older Express, you would need a Mac running Leopard, Snow Leopard, or a PC.
Sorry, cannot help on the Smart TV - Media Centre question since I don't have that type of setup.

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