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Creating the Cluster

To create the cluster, perform the following steps on one of the ESKM servers to be clustered:

  1. From the ESKM Management Console, click the Device tab.

  2. In the Device Configuration menu, click Cluster.

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Create Cluster window


  1. 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.

  1. If required, change the Local Port value. Utimaco recommends using the default value of 9001.

  2. Choose a cluster password and enter it into the Cluster Password field. Enter the password a second time into the Confirm Cluster Password field.

  3. Click the Create button.

  4. 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.