How to properly configure NLB cluster in Windows 2008
Hi, I have just tried to configure 2 node Windows 2008 NLB cluster and I run into problem.Until now I have successfully installed Windows Server 2003 NLB clusters. I used 2 nic per node and unicast...
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Cluster Manager test fails on Storage Section
Running the test for cluster failover and I am not sure if I can proceed to create the cluster with the error that I have. I understand that there is no failover for the local machine's C: Drive...
View ArticleInterview questions & answers on windows clustering and Exchange server 2007...
Hi ,this is venkat and working on Exchange server2007 clustering and Windows kindly help me for Interview questions & answers on windows clustering and Exchange server 2007 clustering ?Thanks...
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Cluster Manager test fails on Storage Section
Running the test for cluster failover and I am not sure if I can proceed to create the cluster with the error that I have. I understand that there is no failover for the local machine's C: Drive...
View ArticleUnable to create cluster, hangs on forming cluster
Hi all,I am trying to create a 2 node cluster on two x64 Windows Server 2008 Enterprise edition servers. I am running the setup from the failover cluster MMC and it seems to run ok right up to the...
View Articlestop recieving message "you need to format the disk in drive XXX: before you...
HI,I have unformatted volumes as resources in my cluster.Each time I do a switch over I get this message, which is dangerous because in mistake I can format the volume and delete it's contents!Is...
View ArticleCluster shared volume disappear... STATUS_MEDIA_WRITE_PROTECTED(c00000a2)
Hi all, I am having an issue hopefully someone can help me with. I have recently inherited a 2 node cluster, both nodes are one half of an ASUS RS702D-E6/PS8 so both nodes should be near identical....
View ArticleWS2012 Cluster network / DNS issues
Hi,Does anyone know how to resolve the following cluster errors (these occur approximately every 15 minutes).EVENT ID 1228Cluster network name resource 'Cluster Name' encountered an error enabling the...
View Articlemanually move default "Cluster Group"
I have a 2 node 2008 exchange cluster. When I manually move the exchange group to node 2 the default "Cluster Group" stays on node 1........this group cannot be seen in cluadmin.msc but only from cmd...
View ArticleThe Cluster Network Name is Not Online
I have created a cluster and then have created a file server service in the cluster. This creation happened with no errors or problems. The cluster came online.My cluster is called: wincluster01My file...
View ArticleHyper-V Cluster issues after applying Win2008 R2 SP1 on a 3 node Cluster!
Hello,After applying Win2008 R2 Sp1 and running "Validate this Cluster" I get these issues in the report."List Potential Cluster Disks"Disk with identifier bd5a41af has a Persistent Reservation on it....
View ArticleCan't remove Failover Cluster feature on Windows 2008 R2
HelloWhen remove the Failover Cluster feature has following message:Cannot remove Failover ClustingThis server is an active node in a failover cluster. Uninstalling the Failover CVlustering feature on...
View ArticleCluster Service not Starting - Error 1314: A required privilege is not held...
When initially configured the cluster, I set it up to use a domain admin user. Because other issues - not related with cluster - we had with this account, it was deleted and recreated the same...
View ArticleInstall MSDTC onto 2008 R2 Failover Cluster
Hello Everyone,I am building my first 2008 R2 Cluster to be used for SQL 2008 R2 - I have seen a lot of talk about where to place MSTDC (it's own resource group, within SQL group, etc) but I am having...
View Article2008R2 2-node cluster - how to configure for multiple instances of SQL 2008R2?
Hi All,I am looking for some clarity from the cluster perspective on what is required to install multiple instances of SQL 2008R2 on the same server 2008R2 cluster... Do I create an new SQL resource...
View ArticleInexplainable 2008 Failover Cluster Issues
Hi,We have a 2008 Failover Node & Disk Majority SQL 2005 cluster.There are 2 nodes in the cluster with 2008 Ent 64-bit SP2 installed.At around 00:20 each morning we see various FailoverClustering...
View ArticleChange time domain controller
The time of our Domain controller is running 10 minutes ahead. So we need to set the time 10 minutes back and sync with e.g. an correct external time source. What are the consequnces on windows 2003 4...
View ArticleCreating a 2008 Cluster in a Box using VMWare Server with virtual shared SCSI...
Hi, I'm trying to test Windows 2008's cluster using VMWare Server. During Failover Cluster Validation Report I get an errore stating "Disk bus type does not support clustering". Is this because...
View ArticleWindows 2008 cluster disk reserved
I have 2 Windows Server 2008 servers and I'm using a Dell Equallogic SAN. these 2 servers are setup as a cluster. I originally configured them a few months ago and then I didn't touch them for about...
View ArticleWindows Server 2008 Cluster Disk cannot bring online - System error 5018
I´ve created a Cluster Active/Passive over Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition x64 with two nodes . The specifications are:Servers:HP Blade ProLiant BL480c G1. HBAs: QLogic QMH2462 4Gb FC HBA for...
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