Checklist: Preparing to Implement the Cluster
Applies To: Windows Server 2008
Use the following checklist to prepare to implement a Network Load Balancing (NLB) cluster.
| Task | References |
|---|---|
Review the design guidelines for implementing an NLB cluster. |
Review Designing Network Load Balancing in the Windows Server 2003 Deployment Guide |
Determine the automated method to be used for deploying NLB. |
See Selecting an Automated Deployment Method in Overview of the Network Load Balancing Deployment Process |
Determine whether you meet the hardware requirements for NLB clusters. |
Installing and Configuring the Hardware and Windows Server 2008 |
Ensure that applications and services are operating properly in the new cluster and enable client access. |
See Verifying the Network Load Balancing Cluster and Enabling Client Access |