Chapter 24. SQL Server Clustering

by Paul Bertucci

IN THIS CHAPTER

  • From Windows NT Enterprise Edition to Windows 2000 Advanced Server

  • Cluster Services

  • SQL Clustering and Fail-Over Support

  • Network Load Balancing

You might be facing the need to gear up your environment into a truly enterprise-class computing platform. The question is whether Microsoft can support your needs. Windows 2000 Advanced Server (AS) has taken over the reigns from Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition (NTSEE). Microsoft has also spun off other versions, such as Windows 2000 Datacenter that also leverages off of the former Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Edition features.

When using Windows 2000 AS, you will be able to build SQL Server clustering within this architecture. This should ...

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