Hyper-V Guest Cluster Node Failing Regularly
Hi,We currently have a 4-node Server 2012 R2 Cluster witch hosts among other things, a 3 node Guest Cluster running a single clustered file service. Around once a week, the guest cluster node that is...
View ArticleError while adding file share for File Server role
I'm getting this error when trying to add a file share on a Server 2012 R2 failover cluster:"Unable to retrieve all data needed to run the wizard. Error details: Cannot retrieve information from...
View ArticleCluster validation stating an update needs to be installed, but when checked,...
I'm setting up a simple, two node, cluster in Server 2012R2. When doing the Validation test it states that the updates on one of my nodes is not up to date. However, upon further investigation, I've...
View ArticleClustering questions
hi All,i have a question on Windows Clustering.What happen to Cluster services if AD suddenly fail. Will the Cluster services still be able to service client requests till the time it failover or the...
View ArticleCSV Direct IO When Using SAS/DAS?
I have set up a very simple POC for a 2-node HyperV cluster sitting on a Dell drive array. I have created a CSV and verified that failover of the VMs works as expected.I was thinking about CSV and how...
View ArticleChanging Storage for Cluster Resources
We have a Windows Server 2008 R2 Cluster set up that hosts SQL Services. We need to move the backend storage for the SQL Data/Log Drives to another storage. Can I -Shut down SQL (Drives:F,G) and...
View ArticleWindows cluster error with Quorum Disk
Dear Allwe have problem with quorum drive.we facing bellow error while validating cluster configurationFailed to write file data on cluster disk 0 partition 2, failure reason: The disk structure is...
View ArticleStorage connectivity lost
Hello everyone, I have the following question: frequently on a cluster windows server 2012 Hyper-V the disks present in storage are disconnected. Sometimes thedisconnection is so long that the virtual...
View Article2 Node Cluster with Server 2008 R2 Cluster Disks Show as "Local Disk"
I have 2 Node Cluster with Server 2008 R2 with 13 LUNS presented as Clustered Disks within Failover Cluster Manger.When view Hard Disk Drives within Windows Explorer 10 Drives show as Type = Clustered...
View ArticleMigrating 2012 Hyper-V Cluster to 2012 R2 VMs with snapshots
I am planning the migration of our 2012 RTM cluster to 2012 R2 and will be using the Copy Cluster Roles Wizard for the move. Do I need to delete all my existing VM snapshots before migrating? The VM...
View ArticlePing issue with my one of my 2 IIS Clusters
Hello,I'm encountering a really strange problem with one of my web server Cluster. He can't ping any of the internal network hosts : (cannot reach host).Besides, only the other web cluster can ping...
View ArticleWS2012R2 SCSI-3 Persistent Reservation requirements
Hi respectful AllIs it specified somewhere to what extent SCSI-3 persistent reservation commands need to be supported by a storage device to satisfy those 2012R2 cluster qualification tests:Category...
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The cluster resource 'SQL Server (SQL2012)' could not be brought online due...
i have problem with my sql server 2012 sp1 installation. I do all the Microsoft recommanded articlesLike this...
View ArticleProblems live migrating some VMs between nodes - 2012 R2 Cluster
Today we migrated from a old 2008 R2 cluster to a new 2012 R2 cluster, we are having problems with live migration of selected VMs between the 2 nodes currently in the cluster.When we attempt this we...
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One disk in failover cluster but needs multiple volumes
I made a dumb move and did my disk in MBR instead of GPT. Now I'm at 2.5TB but can only allocate 2TB because of the limitation.So I have about 300GB available on a cluster disk but can't seem to figure...
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Error message when accessing Cluster Manager (Windows Server 2012-based)...
Hi all;Please look at the following figures:Any ideas?ThanksPlease VOTE as HELPFUL if the post helps you and remember to click “Mark as Answer” on the post that helps you, and to click “Unmark as...
View ArticleFail to bring file server role online
I have add the file server role on the cluster(server 2012). But cannot bring it online. I have the following error.Event ID 1254, 1205, 1069Event ID 1069The cluster service failed to bring clustered...
View ArticleHow to add dedicated backup network to existing cluster
Hi Guys,I have a 2 node SQL cluster that is setup for both SQL and file system backups. Currently the SQL backups run over the production NIC which is something i'd like to change. On the other hand...
View ArticleWindows 2012 R2 HyperV clustering
Hi everyone,We have purchased 2 Windows 2012 R2 datacenter editions and trying to setup Hyper-V cluster.I have already installed and configured Failover Cluster as windows feature, Enabled Hyper-v on...
View ArticleCluster.exe compatibility with other versions
I am trying to automate some cluster maintenance work in an environment with Server 2003, Server 2003 R2, Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2 failover clusters. Since the FailoverCluster module cmdlets in...
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