Hi,
I am adding a failover node to an existing cluster. Below are the steps I followed.
On step17 I don't see any progress at all. It says completed if I continue to step18 it says sql server is now installed on new node but none.
I don't get any errors. If I repeat the steps from beginning the new node is still not added. It is still under Available section.
SQL Server 2005 SP2
Please advise. Thank you.
3 use add remove programs, select Microsoft SQL Server 2005
4 click change to start sql server 2005 installation wizard
5 in component selection, select sql server 2005 instance
6 in feature maintenance, select database engine (clustered)
7 in system configuration check, review and correct errors
9 click Maintain the Virtual server
10 cluster node configuration
11 add the new node to the list. click next
12 remote account information. provide the password of the current logged in user
13 service account. enter the existing sql server srevice account password
14 error and usage report. do not select anything
15 sql ready to install to new node
16 warning: diff version levels of sql
17 click OK to acknowledge. wait while installation completes
18 completing setup.finish
19 on new node install workstation components. (not included in cluster)
20 install the same service packs and hotfixes on the new node
21 all nodes failover cluster must be the same version
22 test failover
Saburo