Move all groups to Node A.
Manually take SQL offline.
Shut every node except A.
Shut down node A.
Shut down the storage system according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Shut down any switches, directores, etc
Start up switches, directors, etc.
Start Storage system according to Manufacturer's instructions.
Start Node A.
Verify Cluster group is online and SQL is offline.
Start remaining nodes one at a time. Wait until each node shows as joined
to the cluster before starting the next one.
Test failover.
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Geoff N. Hiten
Principal SQL Infrastructure Consultant
Microsoft SQL Server MVP
"Willy" <Willy (AT) discussions (DOT) microsoft.com> wrote
Quote:
I have a need to shutdown the whole cluster for a scheduled power outage
in
the data center. there will be no power at all for 4-8 hours. I haven't
quite
been able to see how to do this in any Microsoft Guide or support article.
does anyone know how to do this and where i find the background on it?????
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Re: Rebooting a Cluster -
09-02-2008
, 02:05 PM
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