Multiple Instance cluster

Hi,
I am going to setup 2 instances of SQL Server 2000 in a 2-nodes clustered
environment with each instance running on each node in a normal operation.
Each node will act as a failover of the other node. I am not very certain
that I understand how to do it. Here's what I am going to do.
1) Setup the 2 nodes cluster.
2) Create 2 SQL Cluster group2 with each group having their own resources
(e.g. disk, IP, DTC, etc)
3) Install the 1st instance and assign it with a virtual name.
4) Install the 2nd instance and assgin another virtual name.
Do I miss out anything or anything that I need to take note?
Thanks You,
Alex
Looks like you are well on your way. Make sure and set the correct
preferred nodes order on the cluster administration tool so that each
instance knows where it wants to live under 'normal' operating conditions.
Also, make sure you don't overcommit memory. You will need to leave enough
memory so you can 'stack' both instances on a single server in a failure
condition.
Geoff N. Hiten
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
Senior Database Administrator
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"Alex" <Yukon@.nospam.nospam> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I am going to setup 2 instances of SQL Server 2000 in a 2-nodes clustered
> environment with each instance running on each node in a normal operation.
> Each node will act as a failover of the other node. I am not very certain
> that I understand how to do it. Here's what I am going to do.
> 1) Setup the 2 nodes cluster.
> 2) Create 2 SQL Cluster group2 with each group having their own resources
> (e.g. disk, IP, DTC, etc)
> 3) Install the 1st instance and assign it with a virtual name.
> 4) Install the 2nd instance and assgin another virtual name.
> Do I miss out anything or anything that I need to take note?
>
> Thanks You,
> Alex
>
|||Thanks for the advice :o)
"Geoff N. Hiten" <SRDBA@.Careerbuilder.com> wrote in message
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> Looks like you are well on your way. Make sure and set the correct
> preferred nodes order on the cluster administration tool so that each
> instance knows where it wants to live under 'normal' operating conditions.
> Also, make sure you don't overcommit memory. You will need to leave
> enough
> memory so you can 'stack' both instances on a single server in a failure
> condition.
> --
> Geoff N. Hiten
> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
> Senior Database Administrator
> Careerbuilder.com
> I support the Professional Association for SQL Server
> www.sqlpass.org
> "Alex" <Yukon@.nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:%231IbTEUrEHA.3848@.TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>
|||Hi,
FIrst of all, I would show my gratidute for MVP Geoff N. Hiten's
suggestions!
Additionally, I would love to show some useful documents for your reference
and hope this helps
SQL Server 2000 Failover Clustering White Paper
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../failclus.mspx
Support WebCast: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Clustering
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;325106
INF: Frequently Asked Questions - SQL Server 2000 - Failover Clustering
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=260758
Installation order for SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition on Microsoft
Cluster Server
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=243218
Thank you for your patience and corperation. If you have any questions or
concerns, don't hesitate to let me know. We are here to be of assistance!
Sincerely yours,
Mingqing Cheng
Online Partner Support Specialist
Partner Support Group
Microsoft Global Technical Support Center
Introduction to Yukon! - http://www.microsoft.com/sql/yukon
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|||Thanks Mingqing.
""Mingqing Cheng [MSFT]"" <v-mingqc@.online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> FIrst of all, I would show my gratidute for MVP Geoff N. Hiten's
> suggestions!
> Additionally, I would love to show some useful documents for your
> reference
> and hope this helps
> SQL Server 2000 Failover Clustering White Paper
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../failclus.mspx
> Support WebCast: Introduction to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Clustering
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;325106
> INF: Frequently Asked Questions - SQL Server 2000 - Failover Clustering
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=260758
> Installation order for SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition on Microsoft
> Cluster Server
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=243218
> Thank you for your patience and corperation. If you have any questions or
> concerns, don't hesitate to let me know. We are here to be of assistance!
>
> Sincerely yours,
> Mingqing Cheng
> Online Partner Support Specialist
> Partner Support Group
> Microsoft Global Technical Support Center
> Introduction to Yukon! - http://www.microsoft.com/sql/yukon
> This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights.
> Please reply to newsgroups only, many thanks!
>
|||Hi Alex,
Thanks for your prompt updates!
If you encountered any questions or concerns on setup or configuration
multiple instances clustering environment. Don't hesitate to let me know.
We are always here to be of assistance!
Sincerely yours,
Mingqing Cheng
Online Partner Support Specialist
Partner Support Group
Microsoft Global Technical Support Center
Introduction to Yukon! - http://www.microsoft.com/sql/yukon
This posting is provided "as is" with no warranties and confers no rights.
Please reply to newsgroups only, many thanks!