SQL Server clustering

MUST READ Fast Guide: Solving SQL Server errors FAST GUIDE - Stumped by a SQL Server error? Troubleshoot the problem right away with this ever-growing list of expert responses and best practices to help you address various error messages. Active/active or active/passive clustering? EXPERT ANSWER - I am looking at clustering. My only concern is whether to go active/active or active/passive. I understand active/passive would basically mean that one machine won't do anything. But going active/active increases the ... Learning Guide: Load balancing LEARNING GUIDE - Load balancing, a component of clustering, divides the amount of work a computer has to do among multiple computers. Learn about the technology and concepts behind load balancing. Clustering in SQL Server 2000 explained EXPERT ANSWER - I don't understand the active/active model in SQL Server 2000's cluster system. Could you give me a clear explanation and example of it? Setting up SQL Server clusters on a SAN TIP - Storage area networks (SANs) allow you to connect expandable storage to your SQL Server installations, but care must be taken when working with SQL Server clusters.

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	Why cluster? Submitted By: Buck Woody | 21 Sep 2004 TIP - There are two types of clustering in SQL Server: load balancing and failover. This short article examines the reasons for clustering and some of the system requirements.

	Cluster index vs. non-cluster index Expert: Jeremy Kadlec | 16 May 2005 EXPERT ANSWER - When should I use cluster index and when should I use a non-cluster index?

	How does failover clustering work in SQL 2005? Expert: Adam Machanic | 06 Apr 2005 EXPERT ANSWER - Learn how the failover clustering functionality has been extended in SQL Server 2005.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 10

	FAQ: SQL Server comparison features SearchSQLServer.com | 14 May 2007 FAQ - In this FAQ, our SQL Server experts answer your questions about comparison features in both SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005.

	SQL Server consolidation: Why, when and how to consolidate SQL Servers SearchSQLServer.com | 17 Apr 2006 E-BOOK - This e-book will introduce you to the worlds of server and storage consolidation, helping you ease into the process and work your way toward an efficient SQL Server environment.

	Fast Guide: Clustering in SQL Server SearchSQLServer.com | 29 Aug 2006 FAST GUIDE - Clustering can increase reliability and uptime in a client/server environment. Let this fast guide help you decide the clustering design best fit for you.

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Avoiding SQL Server Sprawl with the PolyServe Database Utility - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   26 SEP 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   As your IT infrastructure grows, managing uncoordinated SQL Servers quickly becomes impossible. Attend this Webcast to learn about the problems this type of setup inevitably causes and how you can mitigate this risk by implementing various clustering and consolidation technologies.

	Delivering Enterprise Storage & Server Management for SQL - Vendor Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   20 JUN 2006, 14:00 EDT (18:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   This Webcast will cover high performance server profiles for SQL, improving application performance with Veritas Storage Foundations for Windows and how to improve the availability of your SQL application.

	SQL Server Sprawl: SQL Server consolidation for more efficient management; a deep dive - Vendor Podcast DOWNLOAD PODCAST PREMIERED:   15 JUN 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   In this podcast, get an in-depth explanation of the PolyServe Database Utility for SQL Server and how it can address the specific needs of IT organizations with large SQL Server deployments.

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BEST WEB LINKS: 1 - 2 of 2

	SQL Server 2000 Survival Guide http://www.akadia.com/services/sqlsrv_programming.html | 22 Jul 2005 BEST WEB LINK - Here you find step-by-step resources for architecting, administering and managing SQL Server 2000.

	Achieving massive scalability with SQL Server SQL-Server-Performance.com | 07 Mar 2005 BEST WEB LINK - Doug Kerwin explains how to achieve massive scalability with SQL Server using techniques such as clustering, federated database design and continuous replication.

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	SEE ALSO - Topics Related to SQL Server clustering:  SQL Server Online Transaction Processing (OLTP), SQL Server backup and recovery, SQL Server security, SQL Server availability, SQL Server data warehousing/business intelligence, SQL Server installation, SQL Server integration/interoperability, SQL Server replication, SQL Server database design and modeling, SQL Server performance and tuning