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Step-by-Step cluster creation procedure in IBM WebSphere system Server (WAS) data pipe Deployment (ND).

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Vertical Cluster having all JVM servers under cluster on single physical or VM server.

A vertical cluster can be SPOF (Single point of failure) when a server goes down.

So based on the requirement you got to decide which clustering key in to use.

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WebSphere cluster creation is possible either throughGUI(WAS Administrative Console) orcommand line(wsadmin/script).

The following is through the admin console.

The following is tested inWebSphere ND 9.

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This concludes cluster is created and ready to be used.

Tip: if you gotta create JVM in existing cluster then you might do as following.

Dont forget to review and synchronize the changes.

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I hope this quick guide helps you understand how to create a cluster in IBM WebSphere software Server.

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