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Last post 10-31-2008 5:33 PM by WingSzeto. 2 replies.

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10-28-2008 2:35 PM

fqiao70
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about sql server cluster passive node

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i have a question regarding to sql clustered servers. we have sql server 2005 clustered servers setup, one active and the other passive. my question is: can i create another instance on the passive node as test environment instead of it standing there doing nothing?

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10-28-2008 2:45 PM In reply to

Saurabh Srivastava
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I don't see any issue.

10-31-2008 5:33 PM In reply to

WingSzeto
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If the whole cluster setup is in a testing envirnoment, licensing is not an issue. If not, you may need to think about that. A passive node not doing anything doesn't require SQL license.

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