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This article covers some common questions related to DM clustering, as follows:


This applies to version 9 and later.


Is it possible to use a third-party load balancer?


For a fully supported solution, we recommend using our provided installer and load balancer configuration. However, it is possible to use a third-party load balancer by simply avoiding the installation steps during your install process, then adjusting your deployment like so:



What ports do the various nodes in a cluster use?


Available here.


How do I manually specify the network interface to use for particular port bindings?


Available here.


Is it possible to upgrade a customer from a standalone to a cluster deployment?


Yes, so long as you have an existing database that can be remotely accessed from each node and a remotely accessible file storage location. It’s just a case of installing against that DB/archive folder and modifying the installation guide where appropriate.

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