August 31, 2012 at 1:14 am
Hi All
Windows 2008 Enterprise
SQL Server 2008 Enterprise
I currently have a 2 node cluster with SQL Server installed as a clustered instance, everything is fine there
I am removing a node from the Cluster to have it replaced with another node.
Does SQL Server and the rest of the storage need to to stay online when I remove/add nodes from the cluster?
What is the recommended practice?
Thanks
August 31, 2012 at 5:44 am
SQLSACT (8/31/2012)
I am removing a node from the Cluster to have it replaced with another node.
ok, so perform the remove node on each clustered instance and finally evict the node from the cluster when you're done.
SQLSACT (8/31/2012)
Does SQL Server and the rest of the storage need to to stay online when I remove/add nodes from the cluster?
yes of course, you're only removing 1 node and i'm assuming the instance is active on a partner node.
Present any storage and join the new node to the cluster. Then run the add node wizard to join the required FCIs.
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August 31, 2012 at 5:50 am
Perry Whittle (8/31/2012)
SQLSACT (8/31/2012)
I am removing a node from the Cluster to have it replaced with another node.ok, so perform the remove node on each clustered instance and finally evict the node from the cluster when you're done.
SQLSACT (8/31/2012)
Does SQL Server and the rest of the storage need to to stay online when I remove/add nodes from the cluster?yes of course, you're only removing 1 node and i'm assuming the instance is active on a partner node.
Present any storage and join the new node to the cluster. Then run the add node wizard to join the required FCIs.
Great stuff
Thanks
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