Pro SQL Server 2008 Failover Clustering is dedicated to the planning, implementation, and administration of clustered SQL Server 2008 implementations. Whether deploying a single–instance, two–node cluster or a multiple–node, many–instance cluster for consolidation, this book will detail all of the considerations and pitfalls that may be encountered along the way. Clustering and high–availability expert Allan Hirt shares his many years of wisdom and experience, showing how to put together the right combination of people, processes, technology, and best practices to create and manage world–class, highly available SQL Server 2008 failover clusters.




Provides a comprehensive look at SQL Server 2008 failover clustering from the first steps of planning to daily administration
Goes beyond just SQL Server 2008 and also covers Windows Server 2008 clustering in depth with a SQL Server focus
Covers how and where virtualization can be used with failover clusters
Addresses the needs of enterprise–class, 24/7 SQL Server 2008 implementations
Written by the leading expert on SQL Server failover clustering