  Host Names, Personas, Cluster Alias? 
 The Question is:
 
We're running a 4 node cluster (2 alphaserver 100a's, alphaserver 4100, and
 DS20e).  If one of the four nodes became inoperable for some reason, how would
 I re-boot one of the other nodes up as that node?  Ex: NODE1, NODE2, NODE3,
 NODE4.. If NODE3 failed,
 how would I boot up NODE2 as NODE3?
 
Thanks
 
 
 The Answer is :
 
  This sequence depends directly on the hardware configuration.
  It may be as simple as selecting another root at the console
  boot command, or as involved as a hardware shuffle, an AUTOGEN
  pass, and an I/O and layered product reconfiguration.  You may
  also have to adjust the network connections, depending on how
  the paths are configured.
 
  If you wish to rename a node, please see the OpenVMS FAQ for
  the areas where the node (host) name can be stored.
 
  Most commonly, the use of the available cluster alias mechanisms
  are the prefered approach -- these are transparent and automatic.
 
 Answer written or last revised on  30-SEP-2002 
