Introduction
This is my 2nd post of the series of building SQL failover cluster. This post covers adding second node to the SQL Server 2012 failover cluster that is created in Part 1. Please refer to the 1st part for understanding the context of this demonstration. You must finish part 1 in order to apply the steps defined here in your case.
Part 1: Installing SQL Server 2012 failover cluster
How-to steps
Please note that Node 1 and Node 2 are interchangeable identifiers for clusters nodes. Important point is that part 1 is to be executed on node 1 and this steps is to be done on the other node. Make sure you login with the cluster admin account defined in your domain.
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1- Start your SQL 2012 Server installation media on Node 2 and Click 'Installation' |
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2. Click 'Add node to a SQL Server failover cluster' link on the right |
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3. OK (fix if any Failed found, of course) |
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4. Next |
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5. Setup Support Rules Wait for Rules check. Once done make sure no failed task. Evaluate warnings for your environment (remember the VM is not connected to Internet). Then click Next |
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6. Provide PK key. Then Next |
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7. Check the 'I accept the license terms'. Then Next |
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8. Next |
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9. Next |
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10 - Provide engine and agent service account passwords. Then Next |
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11. Next |
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12. Next |
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13. Evaluate the settings. Then Install |
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14. SUCCESS. Close. |
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Conclusion
In this article, we have demonstrated adding a second node into the cluster. I am sure you have also found it straight forward and easy to accomplish. Right?
Take care and see you in the next post.