Understanding Microsoft Support of Cluster Solutions

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

Microsoft supports a failover cluster solution only if it meets the following requirements:

• All hardware components in the failover cluster solution are marked as "Certified for Windows Server 2008."

• The complete cluster configuration (servers, network, and storage) can pass all tests in the Validate a Configuration Wizard.

• The hardware manufacturers' recommendations for firmware updates and software updates (patches) have been followed. Usually, this means that the latest firmware and software updates have been applied. Occasionally, a manufacturer might recommend specific updates other than the latest updates.

Additional references

• Understanding Requirements for Failover Clusters

• Validating a Failover Cluster Configuration

• For information about hardware compatibility for Windows Server 2008, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=59821.

• For design and deployment information for failover clusters, see https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=86168.