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swekik
Posting Yak Master

126 Posts

Posted - 2008-06-06 : 14:31:25

Hey Guys,Im going to install the SQL Server 2005,can any one tell me what are the things do i need to know before the installation.Its 64 bit and clustered.Active/passive

sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

7174 Posts

Posted - 2008-06-06 : 14:37:09

1)Make sure it is installed and configured properly.Usually NT/Hardware guys do for us:
http://www.sql-server-performance.com/articles/clustering/cluster_server_2003_p1.aspx

2)Second Make sure you install 64-bit SQL server
http://www.sql-server-performance.com/articles/clustering/cluster_sql_server_2005_p1.aspx

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2008-06-06 : 14:39:53

Have you added the virtual server to Cluster Administrator? Have you gotten your IP address for the virtual server? Have you setup the domain groups for SQLSERVER, FULLTEXT, and SQLAGENT? Have you added the SAN drive(s) to Cluster Administrator and added it to your cluster group?

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