To create the cluster, perform the following steps on one of the ESKM servers to be clustered:
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From the ESKM Management Console, click the Device tab.
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In the Device Configuration menu, click Cluster.
Create Cluster
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If required, change the Local IP value. If you have enabled Ethernet#2 you can use its IP address for clustering.
All ESKM servers in a cluster must use an IPv4 address for the cluster.
All ESKM servers in a cluster must be time synchronized before creating the cluster.
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If required, change the Local Cluster Port 1 value. Utimaco recommends using the default value of 9001.
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If required, change the Local Cluster Port 2 value. Utimaco recommends using the default value of 9002.
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Choose a cluster password and enter it into the Cluster Password field. Enter the password a second time into the Confirm Cluster Password field.
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Click the Create button.
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In the Cluster Settings section of the window, click Download Cluster Key and save the key to a convenient location, such as your computer's desktop.
The cluster key is a text file and is only required temporarily. It may be deleted from your computer's desktop after all ESKM servers have been added to the cluster.