Version 25.0.0/26.1.0 and newer
Database access
All instances require access to the Lobster Integration database (usually hub).
TCP/IP communication
Enable TCP/IP communication between all instances. By default, it runs on port 8020.
Shared folders
The following folders containing transaction data must be moved to a shared file system:
./as2./as4./ASM./conf./datawizard./transfer./PRO/config/files
Link these folders in all installations.
NOTE : When migrating from _data 4.6.x to the Lobster Data Platform, see One-click migration from older systems for details.
Optional: Internal load balancer
You can place an internal TCP/IP load balancer in front. The load balancer determines which system is the active Node Controller. Some firewalls can take on this task.
IMPORTANT : You must test such a setup thoroughly before going into production.
High-performance share
Use a high-performance share for the shared folders. NOTE : You can also create your own folders that are not part of the standard delivery. If multiple nodes access them at runtime, these folders must also reside on the high-performance share.
In load balancing, multiple servers access the same data simultaneously. The share must provide this access without noticeable delay. Only then is cloud-scalable load balancing possible.
IMPORTANT
A simple Windows share is not sufficient here. It can severely impact performance.