Before you configure service groups using the Application Configuration wizard

Last published : Aug 05, 2026
Note the following prerequisites before you configure application service groups using the Application Configuration wizard:
  • Verify that the application you wish to configure is installed on the nodes that are going to be part of the service group.
  • Verify that the startup type of the application service that you wish to configure is set to manual on all the nodes that are going to be part of the service group.
  • Verify that the application service is stopped on all the nodes that are going to be part of the service group.
  • Verify that the shared drives or LUNs required by the applications are mounted on the node where you run the wizard.
  • If you have configured a firewall, add the required ports and services to the Firewall Exception list.
For a detailed list of services and ports used, refer to the product installation and upgrade guide.
  • Before running the wizard, make sure you have the following information ready:
    • Details of the application that you wish to configure (for example, application type, service name, start parameters, startup directory)
    • Shared storage used by the applications
    • Application registry entries for configuring registry replication
    • Network and virtual computer (Lanman) details for the application
      Note: These prerequisites apply to Application Configuration Wizard. For agent-specific prerequisites, see the agent descriptions in theCluster Server Bundled Agents Reference Guide.