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Jack - 16 Oct 2005 08:24 GMT

Hi,

Is it possible to create a single node cluster? I want to have some test for
sql cluster, but I only have 1 computer available. a 2nd HD is installed on
the computer, i want to use it for quorum, is it feasible?

Thanks,

Jack

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Mike Epprecht (SQL MVP) - 16 Oct 2005 11:10 GMT

Hi

Yes, a single node cluster can be built and it works.

Just install the OS, run clustering setup and after that sql setup.

Just be aware, you need a "drive" that is shared, i.e. a SAN.

It makes more sense to use Microsoft Virtual Server (not Virtual PC) and it
can create a virtual shared disk for you and you then install SQL Server on
the Virtual Machine.

Regards
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Mike Epprecht, Microsoft SQL Server MVP
Zurich, Switzerland

IM: mike@epprecht.net

MVP Program: http://www.microsoft.com/mvp

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Jack - 16 Oct 2005 11:36 GMT

Mike, thanks, I'm downloading the Virtual server, I'll try it.

Regards,

Jack

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Rodney R. Fournier [MVP] - 17 Oct 2005 15:32 GMT

You have also use standard hardware (desktop PC) and cluster :) See
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHel
p/cfffb36f-8000-45e0-928c-5dc19e5a82d6.mspx
for details.

Note: This is for testing purposes only and not mention for production!

Cheers,

Rod

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

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Jack - 18 Oct 2005 15:02 GMT

Thank you Rodney!

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