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GMG - 28 Aug 2005 08:32 GMT

I have to setup a SQL cluster using a direct attach SAN configuration in a
different subnet to it's final "live" environment subnet.

I have read documentation that warns against changing IP configuration once
the cluster is setup.

Can I go ahead and change the IP address after it has been completely setup
OR do I have to set it up on site OR are there any work arounds that can be
used (please note that the subnets are connected via a router) ?

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GMG - 28 Aug 2005 11:57 GMT

Further info:

I have Windows 2003 Enterprise and SQL Server 2000 Enterprise

> I have to setup a SQL cluster using a direct attach SAN configuration in a
> different subnet to it's final "live" environment subnet.
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> OR do I have to set it up on site OR are there any work arounds that can be
> used (please note that the subnets are connected via a router) ?

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Don Wilwol - 28 Aug 2005 14:16 GMT

I have changed the IP on a cluster and had it work without any problems, and
I have changed the IP address on a cluster where most of the nodes had to be
evicted and rejoined.

There are several article that can be found on this.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q244980
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q230356
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/230356

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Hope it helps

dw

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>I have to setup a SQL cluster using a direct attach SAN configuration in a
> different subnet to it's final "live" environment subnet.
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> used (please note that the subnets are connected via a router) ?

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Brian Lawton - 28 Aug 2005 14:28 GMT

It's certainly easier to not change the IP address than to change it, but if
it must be done, it must be done. Here are two knowledge base article that
will walk you through the process.

How to change the network IP addresses of SQL Server virtual servers
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;244980

Changing the IP address of network adapters in cluster server
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;230356

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