Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

A failover cluster is a group of independent computers that work together to increase the availability of applications and services. The clustered servers (called nodes) are connected by physical cables and by software. If one of the cluster nodes fails, another node begins to provide service (a process known as failover). Users experience a minimum of disruptions in service.

Evaluation

• What's New in Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008

Getting Started

• Failover Cluster Step-by-Step Guide: Validating Hardware for a Failover Cluster

• Failover Cluster Step-by-Step Guide: Configuring a Two-Node File Server Failover Cluster

• Failover Cluster Step-by-Step Guide: Configuring a Two-Node Print Server Failover Cluster

• Failover Cluster Step-by-Step Guide: Configuring the Quorum in a Failover Cluster

• Failover Cluster Step-by-Step Guide: Configuring Accounts in Active Directory

Planning and Architecture

• Failover Cluster Design Guide

Deployment, Operations, and Troubleshooting

• Failover Cluster Deployment Guide

• Migrating Cluster Settings from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 Step-by-Step Guide

• Installed Help for Failover Clusters for Windows Server 2008

• Troubleshooting for System Event Messages Related to Failover Clustering

Additional references

For information about clusters in Windows Server 2008 R2, see Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008 R2.