George George

George George

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Confused about instance name in SQL cluster

Jan 4 2009 5:16 AM

Hello everyone,

I am learning to install SQL Cluster. I am confused about the following concepts, does

anyone have any good ideas?

1. I am always confused about the differences between instance/node concept, and also confused about instance name and virtual server name for a SQL cluster during setup process. Could anyone help to clarify please?

2. Do I need a dedicated sub-network to install a SQL Cluster and connect the dedicated sub-network to the LAN (which SQL clients are working on) by hub/switch/router? Or such dedicated sub-network is not needed and all nodes in the SQL cluster could be in the same network of the clients?

thanks in advance,
George