Managing service packs for N+1 load sharing clusters

Last Updated : Feb 01, 2014 |
Prolog information
For N+1 load sharing clusters, apply or remove service packs on one cluster node at a time to avoid service interruption.
Either the Primary or Secondary server must remain in service for the cluster to remain fully operational.
Perform the following procedure to apply or remove service packs for servers in a cluster:
  1. For the Primary server, follow the procedure to install or remove a service pack.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Wait for any alarms to clear as the server returns to service after installing or removing the service pack.
  2. For the Secondary server, follow the procedure to install or remove a service pack.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Wait for any alarms to clear as the server returns to service after installing or removing the service pack.
  3. For each Standard server, follow the procedure to install or remove a service pack.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Wait for any alarms to clear as the server returns to service after installing or removing the service pack.