Working with a Grid DS-Client (Windows)
About Grid DS-Client
In high-performance environments you can maximize DS-Client processing and distribute the load across two or more computers in a configuration called “Grid DS-Client”. The DS-Client software is installed on multiple computers (nodes) and configured to use the same database.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on how to install a Grid DS-Client, see the Client Software Installation Guide.
• The Grid DS-Client is composed of one Main Node and a number of Leaf Node(s).
• The Main DS-Client is the one that accepts DS-User connections for management. The Leaf Nodes perform activities, as instructed by the Main Node.
Any DS-User that is going to connect to the Grid DS-Client must be able to see all of its nodes (IP addresses). This is because DS-User can only connect to the Main Node, and the Main Node is chosen randomly among the running nodes. Ensure that DS-User is configured with the IP address of each node in the Grid DS-Client:
NOTE: This will not be necessary if DS-User and all DS-Client nodes are in the same subnet. By default, a DS-User can see all running DS-Clients in the same subnet.
When you connect to a Grid DS-Client, a Grid menu is activated. From this menu, you can access the following screens to manage the Grid:
When you connect to a Grid DS-Client, the following screens will have an additional option to select by the Node ID:
• Activity Log viewer screen
• Load Summary screen (Reports menu > Load Summary)
• DS-Client System Status screen (Setup > System Activities > System)
• DS-Client Advanced Configurations screen (Setup > Configuration > Advanced tab)
For more information, see the following Knowledge Base Articles: