"Geoff N. Hiten" <SQLCraftsman@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23WajdlSHHHA.960@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Just to expand on what Rodney said, it is possible to create a cluster
from
> existing equipment, but it is neither desirable nor supported. The
> potential disruption during the install and migration process will likely
> cause some unplanned downtime, which defeats the entire purpose of a
> cluster. It is best to start from a clean slate and migrate the data into
> the new system.
>
> --
> Geoff N. Hiten
> Senior Database Administrator
> Microsoft SQL Server MVP
>
>
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> "Rodney R. Fournier [MVP]" <rod@die.spam.die.nw-america.com> wrote in
> message news:ODTKVxJHHHA.4804@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Clusters have built from the ground up. You can't make it a cluster
after
> > the install of SQL. Migrate to a new cluster, built from the ground up,
> > that is the best option.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Rod
> >
> > MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
> > http://www.nw-america.com - Clustering
> > http://www.msmvps.com/clustering - Blog
> >
> > "Hassan" <Hassan@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23PKJjfJHHHA.3872@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> Say I have a current standalone SQL 2005 node that is SAN attached.
> >>
> >> How can I get it clustered by adding a passive secondary node to it ?
Can
> >> I do so ? Or do I have to setup an entirely 2 new clustered set of
> >> servers and move the database from the standalone server to it ?
> >>
> >> I am trying to avoid buying 2 new servers and move the database across
> >> but would like to just add another node to the existing standalone
server
> >> and get it clustered. If this is possible, how can I do it ?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
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