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Abstract
The purpose of this document is to definitively explain the
concepts used to configure Pacemaker. To achieve this best, it will
focus exclusively on the XML syntax used to configure the CIB.
For those that are allergic to XML, Pacemaker comes with a cluster
shell and a Python based GUI exists, however these tools will not
be covered at all in this document [1], precisely because they hide the XML.
Additionally, this document is NOT a step-by-step how-to guide for
configuring a specific clustering scenario. Although such guides
exist, the purpose of this document is to provide an understanding
of the building blocks that can be used to construct any type of
Pacemaker cluster.
[1]
It is hoped however, that having understood the concepts explained here, that the functionality of these tools will also be more readily understood.
