2.2. How an EKM Server is Configured

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## 2.2. How an EKM Server is Configured

Every EKM server is configured in a cluster configuration, even if only a single cluster node is installed.

A cluster configuration is made up of multiple cluster components that can be set up flexibly across one or more server hosts. Cluster configuration is designed to be adaptable and expandable to meet your organization’s evolving needs.

An EKM server configuration consists of the following components:

- One cluster file server

- One cluster database server

- One or more cluster nodes

- One front-end web server[1].

These components collectively form a single EKM server in a cluster configuration. The cluster file server is configured manually first. Next, the cluster database server is configured manually, if applicable.[2]. Next, the ANSYS EKM Server product installation is run to set up the cluster database server and each cluster node. Finally, the front-end web server is set up manually after the cluster nodes have been set up.

Refer to the Planning an EKM Deployment chapter for more information on server configuration options.

[1] A front-end web server is optional for a single-node EKM server, but required for a multi-node EKM server.

[2] The cluster database server is configured manually if using an existing database server. ANSYS EKM Server product installation can install a default MySQL database server as the cluster database server, or use an existing database server you manually configure.

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