May 2010
Intermediate to advanced
815 pages
21h 55m
English
book
SQL Server® 2008 Administration: Real World Skills for MCITP Certification and Beyond
by Tom Carpenter
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Chapter Essentials
Understanding Windows Failover Clustering Service The Windows Failover Clustering service provides the core functionality required for SQL Server 2008 clustering. In fact, SQL Server 2008 installs to a Windows cluster in much the same way as it installed to a standalone machine. The Failover Clustering service provides the monitoring and automatic failover from an active to a passive node within the cluster.
Implementing a Windows Cluster If you are required to implement a Windows cluster, you must first ensure that your hardware and software meet the minimum requirements. If you will require Microsoft support, you should only use hardware that is marked with the Certified for Windows Server 2008 logo and completely passes ...