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Auto-tuning memory config on a cluster

Maximizing memory usage within a cluster sometimes runs the risk of instability during node failover. In this post, Merrill looks at options for automatic memory adjustment when cluster nodes fail ... Source : Merrill Aldrich - SQLBlog.com

SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering

A great companion whitepaper to the SQL Server Books Online failover clustering documentation ... Source : Whitepaper - SQLCAT.com

Installing SQL Server 2008 on a Windows Server 2008 Cluster

Installing a clustered version of SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008 has changed significantly from earlier versions. In this 4 part post, Edwin walks through the process including screen shots and coverage of the iSCSI Initiator ... Source : Edwin Sarmiento - mssqltips.com

Clustering Overview

Understanding Quorum Configurations

This short Technet article does a good job of explaining the importance of Quorum in a cluster ... Source : Microsoft.com - Technet Article

Auto Notification for Cluster Failover

A simple but effective tip from Tim regarding a low cost method for email notification on cluster node failure ... Source : Tim Ford - mssqltips.com

Clustering Whitepaper

Comprehensive document about implementing failover clustering for SQL Server 2005 and Analysis Services ... Source : Microsoft.com - Download

Top Tips for SQL Server Clustering

Running SQL Server on a cluster, Hardware and software requirements, Clustering one node, Cost-effective options ... Source : Microsoft.com - Technet Article

Microsoft Windows Clustering

Four white papers covering Windows Clustering technology including Geo-clustering and SAN Mirroring ... Source : Microsoft.com Article

Using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 to Create and Configure a Two-Node Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Cluster

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating and configuring a typical, single quorum device, two-node server cluster using Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 ... Source : Microsoft.com - Technet Article

Geo/Stretch Clustering

SQL Server Disaster Recovery (DR) and SANs, Remote Mirrors and Geo-Clusters

Great blog entry discussing the various DR options including remote mirrors and geo-clustering ... Source : Mat Stephen - Blog Post

Multi-Site Clustering in Windows Server 2008

A great whitepaper (16 pages) covering Multi-Site clusters, including the business need for geographical dispersion and considerations for Quorum, Network and Storage ... Source : Microsoft.com - Downloadable Word Document

Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering

A great overview of the clustering enhancements in Windows Server 2008 including the new Management Interface, Quorum Models, Storage Interaction and Migration features ... Source : TechNet Magazine - Article

Overview of Failover Clustering with Windows Server 2008

In this 10 page summary, we learn the major new Clustering enhancements in Windows Server 2008 ... Source : Microsoft.com - Downloadable Word Document

Benefits of Clustering in SQL Server 2008

The SQLCAT team list and describe 6 advantages of clustering in SQL Server 2008; Improved setup, rolling upgrades, availability when adding nodes, SIDS in place of domain groups, enhanced Windows Server 2008 integration and automatic config file generation ... Source : SQLCat.com - Top 10 List

Windows Server 2008 Failover Clustering

A 22 page document detailing the new features and capabilities of Failover Clustering in Windows Server 2008 ... Source : Microsoft.com - Downloadable Word Document