Connecting the SQL Servers
The following procedure describes how to connect and configure the network adapters on each server running SQL Server during deployment. Each server uses two network adapters: one connected to the Web cluster by a hub, the other connected to the other server running SQL Server by a crossover cable. Each server is also connected to a shared storage unit by a SCSI cable.
The SQL Server cluster requires two different cluster names and two different cluster IP addresses: one used by SQL Server, the other used by Cluster Service.
The following figure illustrates a sample network configuration for a SQL Server cluster.
To connect the servers running SQL Server
- Make sure the shared storage unit is not powered on. It may be corrupted if it is connected to both servers while the power is on.
- Connect the front-end network adapter to a hub that is connected to the firewall separating the Web tier from the database tier.
- In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties of this adapter, enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default gateway.
- Connect a crossover cable from the back-end network adapter to the back-end network adapter of the other server running SQL Server.
- In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties of this adapter, enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, and leave the Default gateway blank.
- In Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties, click Advanced.
- In Advanced TCP/IP Settings, on the WINS tab, select Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
- Connect a SCSI cable to the shared storage unit.
- Repeat steps 1-8 for the other server running SQL Server using different IP addresses.
Network configuration is complete on the SQL Server cluster. To install Cluster Service, see Configuring the Database Tier.
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