>I there,
>
> I want to upgrade a SQL active/ passive cluster from SQL SP3 to SP4. How
> can
> I prevent end users and tools from connecting to the server during the
> migration?
>
> I cannot disconnect the LAN cable since I use domain accounts for the
> cluster and the SQL server.
>
> The nodes run Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition. The firewall service
> is not enabled.

> Start the install from the controlling node for that instance. The SQL SP
> installer will pause that node and your clients won't be able to connect
> :)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rod
>
> MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
> http://www.nw-america.com - Clustering Website
> http://msmvps.com/clustering - Blog
> http://www.clusterhelp.com - Cluster Training
>
> "Jeroen Hoogervorst" <Jeroen Hoogervorst@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
> in message news:E8712D9E-C4EA-4127-962D-7814EE49A7E4@microsoft.com...
>>I there,
>>
>> I want to upgrade a SQL active/ passive cluster from SQL SP3 to SP4. How
>> can
>> I prevent end users and tools from connecting to the server during the
>> migration?
>>
>> I cannot disconnect the LAN cable since I use domain accounts for the
>> cluster and the SQL server.
>>
>> The nodes run Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition. The firewall
>> service
>> is not enabled.
>
>