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Verifying Server Node Failover, Administrative Tools Common, Cluster Administrator.

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System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows NT S/E 4.0 1-9 3. If the cluster has been created correctly, the names of both server nodes appear on the left side of the Cluster Administrator window (see Figure 1-1). Note the cluster name. Figure 1-1. Microsoft Cluster Administrator Verifying Server Node Failover NOTE: When running the failover test, start with the least complex test. Do not run any client activity while testing failover events. Follow these steps to verify failover of a server node: 1. From the desktop on both server nodes, select Start, Programs, Administrative Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator. 2. When prompted for the cluster or server name, enter the name or IP address of one of the server nodes. 3. Make sure all predefined resources and groups are online. Verify that some of the resources and groups are owned by the server node you are powering down so that a failure event will result in failover of resources and groups.

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System Setup and Configuration for Microsoft Windows NT S/E 4.0
1-9
3.
If the cluster has been created correctly, the names of both server nodes
appear on the left side of the Cluster Administrator window (see Figure
1-1). Note the cluster name.
Figure 1-1.
Microsoft Cluster Administrator
Verifying Server Node Failover
NOTE:
When running the failover test, start with the least complex test. Do not run any
client activity while testing failover events.
Follow these steps to verify failover of a server node:
1.
From the desktop on both server nodes, select Start, Programs,
Administrative Tools (Common), Cluster Administrator.
2.
When prompted for the cluster or server name, enter the name or IP
address of one of the server nodes.
3.
Make sure all predefined resources and groups are online. Verify that
some of the resources and groups are owned by the server node you are
powering down so that a failure event will result in failover of resources
and groups.