Is it possible to rename a cluster that is hosting an instance of 2005. The virtual server name and the instance name (default) will remain the same. Thanks JC III
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SQL Server 2005 Books Online How to: Rename a SQL Server 2005 Virtual Server http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms178083.aspx MohammedU. Moderator SQL-Server-Performance.com All postings are provided “AS IS†with no warranties for accuracy.
Thanks for the replies but what I need to know is if it is possible to rename the cluster name. Say I have a cluster called CLUSTER1 and I have a virtual SQL server named SQL1 with a default instance. I want to rename the cluster to CLUSTER2. Will this affect the virtual SQL server? Thanks again
The only proper way to do this is to uninstall SQL Server clustering, uninstall Windows clustering, then reinstall Windows clustering with the new name, then reinstall SQL Server clustering. I say "proper" way because there are hacks, but I don't like to use any hacks on any cluster. -------------------------------- Brad M. McGehee, SQL Server MVP http://www.sqlbrad.com
What is the reason renaming the server after cluster install? MohammedU. Moderator SQL-Server-Performance.com All postings are provided “AS IS†with no warranties for accuracy.
Comletly agree with Brad in this case and not a good practice to perform such system tweaking on CLuster, as it is meant of high availability that will cause an unexpected downtime. Satya SKJ Microsoft SQL Server MVP Writer, Contributing Editor & Moderator http://www.SQL-Server-Performance.Com This posting is provided AS IS with no rights for the sake of knowledge sharing. The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
The reason the cluster is being renamed is dumb and out of my hands. I read where the "cluster" command has a "rename" switch but it doesn't mention the impact on SQL. From what I can find, renaming the cluster name resource seems like it won't impact the SQL installation. I am tempted to try it on a test cluster if I can get total access. Thanks for all the replies....
Make sure all the dependancies are working with this rename, even SQL group. Satya SKJ Microsoft SQL Server MVP Writer, Contributing Editor & Moderator http://www.SQL-Server-Performance.Com This posting is provided AS IS with no rights for the sake of knowledge sharing. The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
