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Implementing the Internet Agent in a Microsoft Cluster
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Implementing the Internet Agent in
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You should already have set up at least a basic GroupWise
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system, as described in Chapter 41,
“Planning GroupWise in a Microsoft Cluster,” on page 385 and Chapter 42, “Setting Up a Domain
and Post Office in a Microsoft Cluster,” on page 401 . As part of this process, the “System Clustering
Worksheet” on page 396 and the “Network Address Worksheet” on page 398 were filled out. If you
do not have access to the filled-out worksheets, print the worksheets now and fill in the clustering
and network address information as it currently exists on your system. You need this information as
you implement the Internet Agent in a cluster.
Š
Section 43.1, “Planning the Internet Agent in a Cluster,” on page 413
Š Section 43.2, “Setting Up the Internet Agent in a Cluster,” on page 416
Š
Section 43.3, “Managing the Internet Agent in a Cluster,” on page 420
Š Section 43.4, “Internet Agent Clustering Worksheet,” on page 422
43.1 Planning the Internet Agent in a Cluster
A main system configuration difference between a GroupWise system in a clustering environment
and a GroupWise system in a regular environment is that you need to create a separate domain to
house each GroupWise gateway, including the Internet Agent. The Internet Agent is faster and more
stable when it runs on the same server with its domain. In a cluster, creating a separate domain for
the Internet Agent ensures that the Internet Agent and its domain always fail over together.
Section 43.4, “Internet Agent Clustering Worksheet,” on page 422 lists all the information you need
as you set up the Internet Agent in a Microsoft cluster. You should print the worksheet and fill it out
as you complete the tasks listed below:
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Section 43.1.1, “Planning a Domain for the Internet Agent,” on page 413
Š Section 43.1.2, “Planning the Internet Agent Resource Group,” on page 414
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Section 43.1.3, “Planning Cluster-Unique Port Numbers for the Internet Agent and Its MTA,”
on page 414
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Section 43.1.4, “Preparing Your Firewall for the Internet Agent,” on page 415
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Section 43.1.5, “Deciding Where to Install the Internet Agent and Its MTA,” on page 415
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Section 43.1.6, “Planning the MTA Installation,” on page 416
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Section 43.1.7, “Planning the Internet Agent Installation,” on page 416
43.1.1 Planning a Domain for the Internet Agent
The considerations involved in planning a domain for the Internet Agent are much the same as
planning any other domain. In preparation, review “
Planning a New Domain ”, then print and fill out
the “ Domain Worksheet ” in “ Domains ” in the GroupWise 7 Administration Guide .