Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008 R2

Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2

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 R2

Getting Started

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

• Using Cluster Shared Volumes in a Failover Cluster in Windows Server 2008 R2

• Using Windows PowerShell Cmdlets on Failover Clusters in Windows Server 2008 R2

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

Deployment, Operations, and Troubleshooting

• Migrating Clustered Services and Applications to Windows Server 2008 R2 Step-by-Step Guide

• Migrating DHCP to a Cluster Running Windows Server 2008 R2 Step-by-Step Guide

• Installed Help for Failover Clusters for Windows Server 2008 R2

• Deploying Remote Desktop Connection Broker with High Availability Step-by-Step Guide (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=191747)

• Troubleshooting for System Event Messages Related to Failover Clustering (https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=137836).

Additional references

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