SQL Server + iSCSI

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Jonildo Santos - 31 Jul 2006 16:18 GMT

I am confused! I can build a cluster SQL without the use of an iSCSI? Or
be, barely with a SAN + FC?
In which situation would need to use iSCSI in an environment of cluster SQL?
Thanks!

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Russ Kaufmann [MVP] - 31 Jul 2006 19:04 GMT

>I am confused! I can build a cluster SQL without the use of an iSCSI? Or
>be, barely with a SAN + FC?
> In which situation would need to use iSCSI in an environment of cluster
> SQL?

You can use iSCSI or Fiber connected SANs.

Why go one way over another? Performance is a consideration, ease of install
and maintenance is another.

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Jonildo Santos - 31 Jul 2006 20:06 GMT

Russ,
Performance is my main point. Then, I should use the FC + SAN.
Thanks!

>>I am confused! I can build a cluster SQL without the use of an iSCSI? Or
>>be, barely with a SAN + FC?
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Why go one way over another? Performance is a consideration, ease of
> install and maintenance is another.

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Russ Kaufmann [MVP] - 31 Jul 2006 22:55 GMT

> Russ,
> Performance is my main point. Then, I should use the FC + SAN.

Maybe.

If you have an iSCSI implementation with multiple paths and multipathing
software, you might get better performance from it.

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