To set up the VCS cluster on the primary site

1. Install SFW HA 4.3 or later on each node that is to be a part of the cluster on the primary site. There are several stages to this process:

   • Review the product installation requirements, disk space requirements, and requirements for SFW HA.

   • Install Windows and configure the network settings.

   • Install SFW HA on the primary site. Be sure to select the VVR and GCO options during the installation.

   • Using the VVR Security Service Configuration wizard, configure the Veritas Volume Replicator Security Service (VxSAS).

2. If you have installed SFW HA 4.3, upgrade to 4.3 MP1. For detailed instructions, see the Veritas Storage Foundation and High Availability Solutions 4.3 Maintenance Pack (MP) 1 Release Notes.

3. Configure the cluster by running the VCS Configuration wizard.

4. Install Enterprise Vault.

5. Configure the disk group and volumes. You must create shared volumes to store the following:

   • Indexing service data

   • Shopping service data

   • Vault store partitions

   • PST holding folders

   • EMC Centera staging areas

   We also recommend that you create separate volumes to store the MSMQ and registry replication data.

6. Configure the VCS service group at the primary site.

7. Verify the cluster configuration, and test the failover capability.