Installing Kerio Connect Multi-Server
NOTE
This information relates to Kerio Connect Multi-Server 9.
Kerio Connect Multi-Server is available as a VMware virtual appliance with 64-bit Debian Linux.
Please follow the guide, Downloading Kerio Connect Multi-server, to download the Kerio Connect Multi-server.
The installation file is the same for all server roles. However, you must install the individual servers in the specified order:
| Installation Order | Server Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puppet master |
Puppet master is responsible for configuring all other servers in Kerio Connect Multi-Server and server upgrades. The puppet master also contains a Syslog server which stores all logs from the Kerio Connect servers. |
| 2 | Directory server | The directory server (OpenLDAP) is the central storage location for user and group information in the multi-server deployment. All back-end servers are connected to this directory. |
| 3 | Back-end servers |
Back-end servers represent individual installations of Kerio Connect. These servers work as home servers for individual users and store users' mailboxes. You can install two or more back-end servers, and you can install them now or at any later time. |
| 4 | Front-end server | The front-end server is a proxy server that routes connections to individual back-end servers with user accounts and hosts a session server. |
| 5 | Instant messaging server | (Optional). The instant messaging server also has Kerio Connect installed. All XMPPExtensible Messaging and Presence Protocol is a protocol used for real-time communication (chat). communication is routed directly to this server. |
| 6 | Zabbix monitoring server | (Optional). Zabbix monitors all servers in Kerio Connect Multi-Server. For more information refer to Monitoring Kerio Connect Multi-Server with the Zabbix server. |
NOTE
If you are upgrading from a current installation of Kerio Connect, read Migrating from current installations to Kerio Connect Multi-Server before you start the installation.
Use these links to understand the Kerio Connect Multi-Server installation and configuration process: