New Implementation with Hyper-V and IBM System Storage DS3400 for high availability
- Hi, in about a week i need to implement the follwoing and need to make sure i have all the documentation ready if i might need it.The part i have not done before is to setup Hyper-V and VMM to use shared starage (IBM System Storage DS3400) for high availability.So my tasks:Install and configure Win 2k8 ent R2 on Server A and BInstall and Configure Hyper-V on Server A and BCreate VirtualSRV1 for DC and Exchange Servers(Might use 2 separate servers if licensing allows it, know it is not recommended)Add Hyper-V Servers to domain (Will Hyper-V continue to function properly while im adding servers to domain?)Create VirtualManagementSrv (VMM Workgroup Edition)Create VirtualSQLSRVCreate VirtualAppSrvOne of my main worries is how do i get the VirtualSRV's to automatically move over to the other Hyper-V server if i lose a server?Thanks for your input!
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Hi,
Create VirtualSRV1 for DC and Exchange Servers(Might use 2 separate servers if licensing allows it, know it is not recommended)
>> Did you mean you want to install Exchange on a DC computer, if so, yes, it is not recommended.
One of my main worries is how do i get the VirtualSRV's to automatically move over to the other Hyper-V server if i lose a server?
>> If you want the Virtual Servers automatically move to another Hyper-V computer if one computer fail, you need to set Hyper-V Failover Cluster.
1. Set your two computers as Node 1 and Node 2 (if you have more computer, you can add more nodes)
2. Install Hyper-V and failover cluster on both nodes.
3. Connect both nodes to the share storage device IBM System Storage DS3400.
4. Create VMs on one node.
For more information, I recommend that you refer to the following articles and document.
Hyper-V: Using Hyper-V and Failover Clustering
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732181(WS.10).aspx
Step-by-Step Guide for Testing Hyper-V and Failover Clustering
http://h20341.www2.hp.com/ERC/downloads/4AA2-2983ENW.pdf
By the way, if you want to develop SQL server in VMs, you can refer to the following post and document:
Running SQL Server 2008 in a Hyper-V Environment----Best Practices and Performance Considerations
hyper-v best practice for SQL,Sharepoint,Exchange ?
In addition, please verify the compatibility of IBM System Storage DS3400 with Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V.
Important Note: This response contains a reference to a third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and has not tested any software or information found on these sites; therefore, Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. There are inherent dangers in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.
Best Regards,
Vincent Hu
- Marked As Answer byVincent HuMSFT, ModeratorMonday, October 05, 2009 6:52 AM
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Hi,
Create VirtualSRV1 for DC and Exchange Servers(Might use 2 separate servers if licensing allows it, know it is not recommended)
>> Did you mean you want to install Exchange on a DC computer, if so, yes, it is not recommended.
One of my main worries is how do i get the VirtualSRV's to automatically move over to the other Hyper-V server if i lose a server?
>> If you want the Virtual Servers automatically move to another Hyper-V computer if one computer fail, you need to set Hyper-V Failover Cluster.
1. Set your two computers as Node 1 and Node 2 (if you have more computer, you can add more nodes)
2. Install Hyper-V and failover cluster on both nodes.
3. Connect both nodes to the share storage device IBM System Storage DS3400.
4. Create VMs on one node.
For more information, I recommend that you refer to the following articles and document.
Hyper-V: Using Hyper-V and Failover Clustering
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732181(WS.10).aspx
Step-by-Step Guide for Testing Hyper-V and Failover Clustering
http://h20341.www2.hp.com/ERC/downloads/4AA2-2983ENW.pdf
By the way, if you want to develop SQL server in VMs, you can refer to the following post and document:
Running SQL Server 2008 in a Hyper-V Environment----Best Practices and Performance Considerations
hyper-v best practice for SQL,Sharepoint,Exchange ?
In addition, please verify the compatibility of IBM System Storage DS3400 with Windows Server 2008 and Hyper-V.
Important Note: This response contains a reference to a third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and has not tested any software or information found on these sites; therefore, Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. There are inherent dangers in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.
Best Regards,
Vincent Hu
- Marked As Answer byVincent HuMSFT, ModeratorMonday, October 05, 2009 6:52 AM
· Hi,
Have you tried the suggestion? I want to see if the information provided was helpful. Your feedback is very useful for the further research. Please feel free to let me know if you have addition questions.
Best regards,
Vincent Hu
- Hi, i havent looked at this in detail. Will give my feedback once i get the time to run over this.Thanks Guy's!
