The main.cf File

The format of the main.cf file comprises include clauses and definitions for the cluster, systems, service groups, and resources. The main.cf file also includes service group and resource dependency clauses.

Include Clauses

Include clauses incorporate additional configuration files into main.cf. These additional files typically contain type definitions, including the types.cf file. Other type definitions must be included as required. Typically, custom agents add type definitions in their own files. Most customers and VERITAS consultants do not modify the types.cf file, but instead create additional type files.

Cluster Definition

This section of main.cf defines the attributes of the cluster, including the cluster name and the names of the cluster users.