Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Stephttp://edu-naka.blogspot.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst... SysAdmin World Accidents never happen in a perfect world 2013 Taipei Pack Show June 26-29 in TWTC Hall 1 & TWTC Nangang Hall, welcome to visit! www.taipeipack.com.tw Search Sunday, January 24, 2010 Custom Search Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step To create a MS Cluster I followed this cookbook 1. Download Vmware Workstation 7 (current version on vmware.com) make sure it includes the Vmware tools otherwise you will have to manually download it from Zeonic: Actually, I found your blog from this website . Seriously! here 16 Mar 13, 12:08 2.AM You need Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition (to create the cluster). Puteri Blogger: Blogwalking.. Nice blog.. 3. Install VMWare Workstation, configure a VM with these attributes : Kemas dan menarik.. Hardware 14 Mar 13, 11:12 AM PinkClara: Reach your blog. I just RAM: 320Mb read it... Honestly will visit again HDD0: SCSI, 4 GB [Get a Cbox] CDROM name e-mail / url Ethernet 1: Bridged message Ethernet 2: Host-only Options help · smilies Advanced: Enable Template mode 4. Install Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition on it (if you are not planning to install too many things on the C: drive 7GB should be ok). IF YOU 5. Post OS Installation updates: VMWare Tools, Service Pack. Link to Win2k3 SP2 FOUND THIS 6. Post OS Installation Steps SITE -Rename the Host-only adapter: Heartbeat Connection -Unbind Client for Microsoft Networks and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft USEFUL.... Networks from this adapter Leave me a comment, I -Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP and LMHOSTS lookup on this adapter am just happy to see I -Rename the Bridged connection: Public Network Connection could help someone. 7. Rename this server name as DC (Domain Controller which you will need for the cluster service account). Restart. 8. Confirm everything is in place, we will use this server as Templace. Blog Archive 9. Shutdown server 10. Take a snapshot of the server while being off. And Clone it twice. 31 Mar 13, 10:47 AM 1 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM This is the first DC in the network so we don't have many worries. Turn on the DC Server we used as a template (we can disable the option Advanced: Enable Template mode if you want).168. Start VMware Workstation and start Cluster Node A. Don't turn on anything yet and do this : Edit the settings of Cluster Node A and create two new SCSI hard disks into a new folder. Configure the new disks as Basic disks. Make this at least 2. the public NIC IP Address (static and use the DC IP address for the DNS).1 2 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM . this will also integrate DNS to AD. make sure to select the option to install DNS.1. 8. 10.168. Which is why I have to steal it.1 / DNS 192.1 11.168. View my complete profile (make sure you select the full clone option . Add the same lines to the VMware Configuration of Cluster Node B.present = "TRUE" scsi1:5.1. Change the Servername.vmdk" scsi1:6. Do not use an existing folder in which one of the VMs resides. 12.5 GB and allocate all disk space now.VMX) file for this machine and make the following changes: Add the following lines to create a second SCSI channel: scsi1.virtualDev = "lsilogic" Modify the additional hard drives to be attached to the new SCSI channel.present = "TRUE" scsi1.0.locking = "false" diskLib.fileName = "I:\Cluster Shared\Data. An idea can transform the world and rewrite all the rules. Change the Servername. a single idea from the human mind can build cities. Add the Active Directory role. 9. Done we have all on going.blogspot.. Disk 2: This will be the shared data disk. Example: scsi1:5. In my case I chose name : Node1 / public static ip 192.. Let's say we have Cluster Node A and Cluster Node B. Also we have DC. Close VMware Workstation and edit the VMware Configuration File (.I had to take the snapshot prior to the clone.present = "TRUE" scsi1:6.dataCacheMaxSize = "0" Make sure the inverted comma is copied/pasted correctly " and not “” I created the Clones on separate disks to help the I/O of the physical disk (I hope it helped something at least). format them with NTFS and assign drive letters (Suggestion use the Q: drive letter for the Quorum disk.0 GB and allocate all disk space now. 500MB). In my case I chose name : Control / public static ip 192. the public NIC IP Address (static and use the same IP address for the DNS).10 / HeartBeat 10. About me Pig Bastard "For you I would do what I can.vmdk" Add the following lines to disable disk locking and caching: disk.vmdk If you don't see the extension delete and re-create adding the extension. 11. but I can't change the way that I am" New Order What’s the most resilient parasite? An idea.fileName = "I:\Cluster Shared\Quorum. Change the HeartBeat IP Address.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst.Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step http://edu-naka. Disk 1: This will be the quorum disk. Make this 0.1. if not I wasn't able to clone it). disable the HeartBeat NIC. When adding the disks make sure to manually add the file extension .0. Change the HeartBeat IP Address. Ok. Now we are ready for the Party. On Node A . Make sure you are able to join the domain. Well to be specific. 14. the public NIC IP Address (static and use the DC IP address for the DNS). don't create anything on them. you have your cluster running.Select create New Cluster It will begin with a few checkings. If it's not working let me know.Run . try this place I downloaded it from there. Now Add the other Node by : right click on the cluster. Add it to the local Administrator group on both Nodes.0. Next to any Window.Cluadmin . Test the cluster by moving the Cluster Group between each node. Join Node A and Node B to the domain. when it comes type the password for the service account of the cluster service. Type the cluster name. Crete a Domain Account to be used as the service account for the cluster service. So just leave it empty.Public/Mixed Communication.0..1. 12. We're done. you will be able to join these servers to the domain. if you did. Change the Servername. when it ask you about how to configure it. IP Address. 3 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM .Next . if you have NewSID just generate a random SID and let the tool apply the change to your system (both Node A & B).blogspot. just delete what you have done.11 / HeartBeat 10. Reboot.type the serve name of Node B.Start . 15.Node . You can still find it on the web.. Installing and configuring MSCS Windows 2003 : I just followed this very nice guide from Microsoft 16 In case you don't want to download the file let me do a summary. but most of the (at the moment at least) are paid. select custom (just to make sure we select the Q: drive as the Quorum disk). When it's time select the Q: drive for the Quorum Next . they had to shutdown NewSid. If you are wondering about the new added disks that are shared by both servers: When I tried to create a folder I could.Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step http://edu-naka. In my case I chose name : Node2 / public static ip 192. if not we won't be able to join Node A & B to the domain. Configure the Cluster properties for the HeartBeat/Only Private communication (top priority). Start Cluster Node B. but when you want to login using a Domain Account you will get an error about the Domain not being SID Consistent : Link So avoid the troubleshooting. You can of course use any software that let you change your Computer SID. New . but the change was not reflrected on the other node.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst. NewSid was a tool developed by sysinternals but after MS bought them. Now we have to change the SID of the 2 clones.type the account name/password for the cluster service. NewSID was a great freeware tool. Assign the same drive letters to the same disks. We are done. download NewSid to change the SID of the cloned Servers.2 13.168. ... Just what I was looking for. 2010 at 2:49 PM 4 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM .. close any application you don't need.Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step http://edu-naka. decrease the memory size of the DC to 256MB...blogspot. 2010 at 11:52 PM Tristan said. Great work !!!! August 4. Thanks alot my problem got resolved by changing sid.. Thanks! Nb February 25. and I now owe you a beer! June 27. probably it will run a little slow like me but it will work. reboot your computer. stop any service you don't need at that very moment. its very useful. Your guide was spot on! Thank you for putting it out there. I installed all on my computer which only has 1GB RAM Memory so if you are short of Memory. Vmware Workstation 24 comments: 6d 6a 6d 63 73 68 61 6e 65 2e 63 6f 6d 20 76 2e 35 said.. Labels: MSCS.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst. kill processes. 2010 at 8:50 AM Ashok Kataria said. vmdk" scsi1:6.. August 27. a genuine thanks. 2010 at 2:39 AM Manhattan said. August 24.VMX file if u are using VMWARE. 2010 at 12:09 AM Jet Feng said.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst... 2010 at 1:26 PM Manhattan said. the path is correct.. October 16. Superb guide. adding few more lines. Modify accordingly your .. Hi Guys.fileName = "I:\Cluster Shared\Data..vmdk" Make sure you have the right path and you can reach them.. 2010 at 1:37 PM Pig Bastard said.. Check out this first.... @Manhattan. 2010 at 8:41 PM Jet Feng said. after insterting the line codes to the vmx (point 8) the nodes didn't start anymore.fileName = "I:\Cluster Shared\Quorum.. adding the lines will make node 1 has double of them. Have you specified the right path to the quorum and the Data disks? These are just some examples: scsi1:5.. 2010 at 12:57 PM 5 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM . Thanks a lot... It should not use the same bus ID channel.blogspot.. Amit Banerjee said. IT REPORT "Dictionary problem" :-( August 27.. what should i do? September 21.. thus cannot start.. when i add nodeB into cluster. 2010 at 3:51 AM Anonymous said. This comment has been removed by the author. The main problem lies with SCSI bus channel.Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step http://edu-naka. August 27. but since node A already has quorum and shared disk. on step 8. it says "the quorum disk could not be located by the cluster service" September 21. .. 2011 at 3:18 PM Anonymous said.Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step http://edu-naka. But I can see here quorum as Local quorum..really helpful 6 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM ... 2011 at 7:37 AM Sameer said. June 5. I am able to see them in Node A & B. Very Precise and Clear.blogspot..present = "TRUE" scsi1. TO Windows-admin.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst. It is not taking the disks and not even asking for disks and after installation. Not taking Q Drive.. thanks.. Lovely and easy way to perfomr the clustering on Vmware.virtualDev = "lsisas1068" that sorted my problem anyway. and I am not add the Node B to this cluster because of disk issues.. Cheers April 5. Great Efforts. Excellent Article.present = "TRUE" scsi0.virtualDev = "lsisas1068" check that and when adding the new line for the new scsci channel change it to the one that is already in there: scsi1..Thanks alot !!! May 10... I have added the quorum and shared disks from my local system itslef.virtualDev = Mine was different to the one in step 8 scsi0. I see all the resources are online ( 3 resources ) and no issues. Hello Buddy.. Hats up to you. In your VMX config file you should already have a line for scsi0. 2011 at 9:22 AM Anonymous said. But when I install cluster service. But I wonder if u can help me on the disks issues which I am facing.. Windows-admin said. January 11.... Throwing an error Quorum disk is not found.. It was just a awesome article . 2011 at 2:50 AM Russell said.. 2011 at 3:48 PM rijesh said.. Thanks in advance. Cheers! July 5. June 8... Do we need to edit the settings of Node B and add the same hard disk ?(ie Quorum and Data) I am not seeing hard disk on node B and whn i tried to add the same disks then i am getting error as the settings can not be saved. Awesome blog..Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step http://edu-naka. 2011 at 4:40 AM Ramez Nabil said. December 4. I get the following: "Disk Q:" cannot be managed because it is on the same storage bus as the boot disk... 2011 at 10:37 AM negi said. October 19.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst... Adding node2 to cluster fails . when i join to the DC..... 2011 at 4:42 PM Anonymous said... Comparing the resources between the cluster and the nodes being added. I got the below errors: Comparing the resources between the cluster and the nodes being added. After formating the partition. Very Usefull And Very Well Explained!! Good Job!! 7 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM .blogspot. 2011 at 12:11 PM Anonymous said... observed that my both the disk on node A were missing so tried to format both the disk but it send the error {the format did not complete successfully} please someone help me. 2012 at 5:39 PM Amit Verma said. A multi-node cluster can not be created because the quorum resource does not support adding nodes to the cluster. Did anyone tried these steps till the end? As when I tried to add the second Node to the cluster..Any ideas? June 10. A multi-node cluster can not be created because the quorum resource does not support adding nodes to the cluster.. August 20. 2012 at 5:33 AM SACET 2007-2009 said. Can any1 help me with a screenshot if possible. 2013 at 6:00 AM Anonymous said.It is very useful to me. September 18.. 2013 at 10:37 PM Post a Comment Comment as: Gate EnggSolutions.in/2010/01/create-ms-cluster-on-vmware-workst. September 28.. January 2...Well explained good job.blogspot. 2012 at 4:47 AM mohit verma said.Windows 2003 Microsoft Cluster on Vmware Workstation 7 Step by Step http://edu-naka.in/Gate_Coaching Author TATA McGraw-Hill (GATE MECH) Newer Post Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom) Home Older Post 8 of 8 4/3/2013 9:47 PM .... thanks great job. Thank you so much. hello I am not able to create new SCSI disks in a new location. there is no option while creating new disks. March 25..
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