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sql server clustering : Migrate Windows 2000 cluster to Windows 2003

Qtip027 NO[at]SPAM hotmail.com
11/30/2004 11:00:24 AM

Hi,
I am trying to determine the best method for rebuilding some existing
Windows 2000 clusters to Windows 2003. I have both SQL clusters and
some application clusters.
I do not want to upgrade the OS, but rather rebuild from scratch, one
node at a time, using the existing hardware. Is this possible? I am
having a hard time finding documentation on the best process for this
and want to follow the method which will provide me with the smallest
amount of downtime.

Rodney R. Fournier [MVP]
11/30/2004 1:27:46 PM

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313037 explains how to upgrade, but like
you said, you really want to migrate. You can rebuild one node as a time,
and then rejoin the cluster.

Cheers,

Rod

MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
http://www.nw-america.com - Clustering
http://msmvps.com/clustering - Blog

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Geoff N. Hiten
11/30/2004 7:42:32 PM

Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. I prefer a mixed solution.
Upgrade THEN reload the OS. More work but less risk. Biggest thing is to
make absolutely sure you have correct 2003 drivers and software for your
SAN.

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Geoff N. Hiten
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
Senior Database Administrator
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