I think you are 100% correct to use DNS aliases.

The names I use in the current cluster are already named independently of servers. The 3 sql cluster failover group network...

Very good point SQLHammer!

So in the long run, there would never be an issue using DNS aliases permanently?

Basically using them forever is a good way to go? You would...

Hi,

I think that clears it up, excellent detailed answer thank you.

I knew of course network names are unique in a domain and networkname\instance name combination must also be unique.

The...