Comtech EF Data VMS v3.12.x Vipersat - Manual (Page 417)

Appendix C - Redundancy C-7
MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Redundancy
figure C-2). The next server status that is displayed is that of the local server,
followed by any remote servers listed by their IP address.
Installing & Configuring VMS Server Redundancy
Installation of a redundant VMS server configuration in a VMS controlled
network requires the following:
• Two or more dedicated servers and a client workstation.
• The servers and the workstation should be co-located (in the same physical
location) and connected to the same Ethernet LAN.
• A dedicated IP address for each VMS server.
• A common domain for the redundant servers and the client workstation.
Starting a redundant VMS configuration requires bringing up the VMS servers
and the workstation using the following procedure:
1. Install VMS on each of the servers following the instruction in Chapter 2,
“VMS Installation”.
2. Start the Vipersat Management System service and ViperView.
Select Vipersat Management System from Windows Services and Start
the service, if it is not already running.
Note: It is recommended that this service be configured for Automatic
Startup.
Click Connection Manager on the path:
Start > All Programs > VMS 3.x> Connection Manager
The Connection Manager will prompt for the server to connect to. Select the
server that is to be the initial Active server; typically, this is the server with
the highest priority setting.
The ViperView window will appear as shown in figure C-3.