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Creating fault-tolerant systems is a big goal of today's Information Systems departments, and Microsoft's new Clustering Server is one way to create systems that are online all the time. Windows NT Cluster Server Guidebook is all you need to begin designing and administering a system that takes advantage of this new technology. The beginning of this book explains clustering concepts and how Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS) works. The author then looks carefully at the system requirements and details of designing and installing Cluster Server. (Currently, MSCS runs on top of Microsoft NT 4 Enterprise Edition for two hardware systems treated as a single unit, or "cluster.") The author provides numerous screen shots for all basic setup tasks, including how to set up fault-tolerant disk and network resources. Once your cluster is up and running, the author shows you how to monitor its performance. He includes dozens of "expert-mode" troubleshooting tips for common real-world problems. The author also devotes special chapters to using clustering with Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 (for databases) and Microsoft Exchange (for reliable mail delivery). --Richard Dragan Synopsis
Imagine a roadmap all for Windows. Now imagine "Windows NT Cluster". This book delivers all the practical guidance NT administrators need to deploy powerful and reliable clustering with Microsoft "Wolfpack". Starting with the fundamentals of clustering and Microsoft's implementation, NT expert Libertone walks readers through all they need to know to get clustering deployed in the user's enterprise. The accompanying CD-ROM contains invaluable sample applications, examples and code. From the Back Cover
Design NT clusters for maximum performance and reliability.
Manage cluster nodes and security!
Use clustering with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
Perform hardware upgrades in a clustered environment.
Troubleshoot every key element of an NT cluster.
Read this book and start building NT clusters!
With Microsoft Cluster Server (previously known as Wolfpack), you can leverage the power of clustering on today's Windows NT Server-based networks-dramatically improving availability, scalability, and manageability. One book delivers expert guidance for planning, installing, managing and optimizing NT clusters: Windows NT Cluster Server Guidebook.
Master the fundamentals of clustering, including Active/Passive and Active/Active clustering, cluster models and quorum resources. Learn how Microsoft Cluster Server is architected, and review the key issues associated with implementing clustering in your enterprise. Walk step-by-step through installing cluster members and administration tools. Then, take control of each key element of a Microsoft Cluster Server system, including group objects, resource objects, IP address resources, network name resources, print spoolers, physical disks, IIS virtual roots, and the Distributed Transaction Coordinator resource.
NT expert David Libertone reviews day-to-day cluster administration, showing how to manage cluster security, upgrade SCSI adapters and software, perform backups, and run SQL Server in a clustered environment. He presents comprehensive troubleshooting techniques and solutions for failed installations, problems with SCSI devices, cluster member connectivity, group and resource failures, and much more. Finally, you'll learn where clustering is headed in NT 5.0 and beyond.
Get all the performance and scalability your enterprise needs, with Microsoft Cluster Server-and the Windows NT Cluster Server Guidebook. About the Author
DAVID LIBERTONE has more than 15 years experience in the computer industry as a data center manager and instructor. In 1992, he was one of the first certified professionals to teach Windows NT (while in its original beta version), and is now a Windows NT trainer for UCI Software Training Centers, in Stoneham, Massachusetts. UCI can be reached at www.ucicorp.com. Back to Windows NT
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