[DRBD-user] primary/secondary problem

Gernot W. Schmied gernot.schmied at chello.at
Mon Jun 12 21:12:41 CEST 2006

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paddy wrote:
> On Mon, Jun 12, 2006 at 03:28:49PM +0200, Gernot W. Schmied wrote:
>> This is no cluster setup, I run them isolated and once a day I power up
>> the secondary for synchronization
> 
> If you don't mind me asking: Why ???

Because I am excentric an like it that way, I am well aware of the
disadvantages doing it that awkward way, I have my reasons and I do not
wish to discuss it.
I'd rather and humbly appreciate some enlightening input on the question
raised ;-).

By the way, when both cluster participants are in secondary mode, can
one absolutely rely on the fact that they will never attempt
synchronization in any direction?

Gernot

> 
>> , and there is no firewall involved. I
>> will certainly not let them sync as long as this is not resolved. The
>> behavior so far was that the isolated primary always remained in primary
>> mode. I don't understand why this has changed.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Gernot
> 
> Regards,
> Paddy




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