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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition or Windows Server
2003 Datacenter Edition installed on all computers in the cluster
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A name resolution method such as Domain Name System (DNS),
DNS dynamic update protocol, Windows Internet Name Service
(WINS), HOSTS, and so on
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An existing domain model
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All nodes must be members of the same domain
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A domain-level account that is a member of the local administrators
group on each node. A dedicated account is recommended.
Network Requirements –
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A unique NetBIOS name
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Static IP addresses for all network interfaces on each node
Note:
Server Clustering does not support the use of IP addresses
assigned from Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) servers.
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Access to a domain controller. If the cluster service is unable to
authenticate the user account used to start the service, it could
cause the cluster to fail. It is recommended that you have a domain
controller on the same local area network (LAN) as the cluster is on
to ensure availability.
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Each node must have at least two network adapters – one for
connection to the client public network and the other for the
node-to-node private cluster network. A dedicated private network
adapter is required for HCL certification.
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All nodes must have two physically independent LANs or virtual
LANs for public and private communication.
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If you are using fault-tolerant network cards or network adapter
teaming, verify that you are using the most recent firmware and drivers.
Check with your network adapter manufacturer for cluster compatibility.
Installing Clusters under Windows Server 2003
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