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about sql server cluster passive node

Discussion in 'SQL Server 2005 Clustering' started by fqiao70, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. fqiao70 New Member

    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?
    Thank You!!!
    fqiao70, Oct 28, 2008
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  2. Saurabh Srivastava New Member

    I don't see any issue.
    Saurabh Srivastava, Oct 28, 2008
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  3. WingSzeto Member

    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.
    WingSzeto, Oct 31, 2008
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