This informational sheet should be filled out completely prior to starting the installation/configuration of a new cluster. If you are installing a new SQL Server non-clustered instance, this sheet can still be used for tracking non-cluster details (i.e. MSDTC, DNS, etc.) NOTE: Only include user/password information if secure document – if not, simply reference the location to retrieve.
Cluster Configuration - <insert_cluster_name>
| Parameter |
Value |
| Server Cluster Name |
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| Server Cluster Service Account Name |
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| Server Cluster Service Account Password |
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| Server Cluster Domain Name |
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| DNS Server(s) |
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| WINS Server(s) |
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| Server Cluster IP Address |
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| Server Cluster IP Subnet |
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| Cluster Group Name |
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| MS DTC Configuration (configured resource or comclust (Win 2000 only), grouping, etc.) Configured within the cluster resource group |
MS DTC Network Name: MS DTC IP Address: MS DTC Subnet: |
| MS DTC Group Name |
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| MS DTC Group Preferred Owner Order |
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| MS DTC Disk Config |
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| Quorum Type (Shared vs. Local quorum, MNS, Disk configuration) Drive Letter, Log Size |
Drive Letter: Log Size: |
| Number of Nodes |
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| Drives For Cluster Use |
See “Disk Configuration Worksheet” |
| Name of Private Network(s) |
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| Name of Public Network(s) |
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| Cluster Log Size and Location |
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About Chad Boyd
Chad is an Architect, Administrator, and Developer with technologies such as Sql Server (and all related technologies), Windows Server, and Windows Clustering. He currently works as an independent consultant and also spends a significant amount of time writing, talking, presenting and blogging about Sql Server in person and online at http://mssqltips.com. In the past, Chad has worked with companies and organizations such as Microsoft Corporation and The American Red Cross, and provided consulting/support services at companies such as Bank of America, HP, Citigroup, Qualcomm, Scottrade, TJX, SunTrust, and Zurich Financial Services. For over 3 years with Microsoft Corporation Chad was responsible for providing onsite and remote support, guidance, and advice with SQL Server products to some of Microsoft’s foremost enterprise customers running the largest, most complex SQL Server installations and configurations in the world. This included all SQL Server products and versions, including SQL Server 7.0, 2000, 2005, and recently 2008, the SQL Server database engine, Reporting Services, SSIS/DTS, Notification Services, and Analysis Services on both 32 and 64 bit systems. Chad's primary responsibilities today include troubleshooting critical server situations, performance tuning and monitoring, disaster recovery planning and execution, architectural guidance for new Sql Server related deployments, and delivering deep technical workshops/presentations/proof-of-concept sessions covering a variety of technologies and functionality. Chad regularly posts Sql Server related content, tools, and advice with the mssqltips team at http://blogs.mssqltips.com/blogs and http://mssqltips.com. Chad can be contacted via his blog or email at chad dot boyd dot tips at gmail dot com.
