Dell PowerVault NX1950 - Manual (Page 33)

Setting Up MSCS
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Setting Up MSCS
The following sections describe how to implement a two-node cluster that
uses Dell|EqualLogic PS Series storage. Before you begin, ensure that:
• You have the PS Series group and volumes setup; the Microsoft
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Windows
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Unified Data Storage Server 2003 operating system configured
on the cluster nodes; and the nodes connected to the shared volumes.
• In addition, you should have implemented network redundancy for your
public-facing nodes, as described in the section "Planning Network
Redundancy" on page 15.
Creating the Cluster
Follow these steps to set up Microsoft clustering:
1 On the first node (Node A), click Start→ Programs→ Administrative
Tools → Cluster Administrator. Alternatively, use
cluadmin.exe from
the command line or click Start → Run→
cluadmin.exe .
2 In the Cluster Administrator, select Create new cluster. The New Server
Cluster Wizard that guides you through the steps of setting up your
cluster. Click Next.
3 Select the domain that you want the cluster to be a part of. If you have
more than one domain, you can select it from the Domain drop-down
menu. Specify a unique name in the Cluster Name field. Click Next.
4 Specify the computer that is the first node in the cluster. You can use the
Browse button to select a server other than the one you are installing from.
Click Next.
5 The Cluster Wizard performs an analysis of the node you specified in order
to verify the feasibility of the installation. If there are no errors reported,
click Next.
6 Specify the IP address that is used to connect to your cluster. Click Next.
7 Specify the cluster service account user name and password that you set up
in step 11 in "Setting Up the Cluster" on page 17 and click Next.
8 A window with the proposed cluster configuration appears. Scroll down
and verify your choices and click Quorum.
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