Starting and Stopping the Cluster Software

Red Hat Cluster Suite: Configuring and Managing a Cluster
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# 4.3. Starting and Stopping the Cluster Software

To start the cluster software on a member, type the following commands in this order:

1. `service ccsd start`

2. `service lock_gulmd start` or `service cman start` according to the type of lock manager used

3. `service fenced start` (DLM clusters only)

4. `service clvmd start`

5. `service gfs start`, if you are using Red Hat GFS

6. `service rgmanager start`

To stop the cluster software on a member, type the following commands in this order:

1. `service rgmanager stop`

2. `service gfs stop`, if you are using Red Hat GFS

3. `service clvmd stop`

4. `service fenced stop` (DLM clusters only)

5. `service lock_gulmd stop` or `service cman stop` according to the type of lock manager used

6. `service ccsd stop`

Stopping the cluster services on a member causes its services to fail over to an active member.

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