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Automation Suite on Linux installation guide

Last updated Mar 26, 2026

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Find out the essentials on Disaster Recovery - Active/Passive and Active/Active deploymentsOverview
Learn more on the architecture of Disaster Recovery - Active/Passive and Active/Active deploymentsBasic architecture considerations
Frequently asked questionsQ&A: Disaster Recovery
Make sure you meet the hardware and software requirements.Disaster recovery - Active/Passive requirements

Installing a new Automation Suite setup

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Install the primary server

Generate the cluster_config.json file using the interactive installer.
Update the cluster_config.json file.

Resume the installation.

Install the secondary server

Copy or generate the cluster_config.json from the primary server.

Update the cluster_config.json file.

Resume the installation.

For Active/Passive configurations, make sure to switch off the products in the passive cluster. For details, see Switching off inactive products .

Converting an existing setup

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Converting an existing installation to a Disaster Recovery - Active/Passive setup

Convert the standalone Automation Suite cluster into the primary cluster

Install secondary Automation Suite cluster.

Switching to the secondary cluster

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Performing post-installation operations in a Disaster Recovery - Active/Passive deployment

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Upgrading an Active/Passive deployment

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Upgrading an Active/Passive deployment

Backing up and restoring an Active/Passive deployment

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Backing up and restoring an Active/Passive deployment

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