This informational sheet should be filled out completely prior to starting the installation/configuration of a new cluster. If you are installing a new SQL Server non-clustered instance, this sheet can still be used for tracking non-cluster details (i.e. MSDTC, DNS, etc.) NOTE: Only include user/password information if secure document – if not, simply reference the location to retrieve.
Cluster Configuration – <insert_cluster_name>
| Parameter | Value |
| Server Cluster Name | |
| Server Cluster Service Account Name | |
| Server Cluster Service Account Password | |
| Server Cluster Domain Name | |
| DNS Server(s) | |
| WINS Server(s) | |
| Server Cluster IP Address | |
| Server Cluster IP Subnet | |
| Cluster Group Name | |
| MS DTC Configuration (configured resource or comclust (Win 2000 only), grouping, etc.) Configured within the cluster resource group | MS DTC Network Name: MS DTC IP Address: MS DTC Subnet: |
| MS DTC Group Name | |
| MS DTC Group Preferred Owner Order | |
| MS DTC Disk Config | |
| Quorum Type (Shared vs. Local quorum, MNS, Disk configuration) Drive Letter, Log Size | Drive Letter: Log Size: |
| Number of Nodes | |
| Drives For Cluster Use | See “Disk Configuration Worksheet” |
| Name of Private Network(s) | |
| Name of Public Network(s) | |
| Cluster Log Size and Location |
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