Run the set test_promote_master command before promoting a Grid Master Candidate to Grid Master. The command checks whether the Grid Master Candidate is connected to the rest of the Grid members. It runs a test promotion by sending specifically crafted test packets from the Grid Master Candidate and checking whether the Grid members are able to receive these packets. To view the status of the promotion, run the show test_promote_master command.

You can run a test promotion by also using the GM Test option on the Grid Manager. For more information, see Managing a Grid. 

Syntax

set test_promote_master <ip_address>

Examples

To test the Grid Master Candidate promotion:

Infoblox > set test_promote_master 10.33.151.4

Enter Timeout (>10 secs) for test messages(default 120 sec): 120

Upgrade/Downgrade is prohibited during the test. Do you want to proceed? (y or n): y

Here, test packets are sent every 10 seconds for 120 seconds from the Grid Master Candidate to the Grid members.

To stop a test promotion that is in progress:

Infoblox > set test_promote_master stop

This action will stop the promote master test which is still in progress.

Do you want to proceed? (y or n): y