InstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comTue, 21 May 2013 03:01:33 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1283839-377-1.aspxwhat are your requirements? I run a VM from my laptop and I had no need to purchase a server. I did however built a server for a client which cost just a little over 3k.I can't really recommend any hardware solution since I don't know your requirements, but for software...there are many solutions. You can try hyper-v, but windows licenses can be pricey for a test site. I've have ran CentOS+Xen and have nothing but good things to say. I think even xen runs better than hyper-v imo. Hyper-v is very manageable, but has too much overhead. If you're ok with the command line, then go with centos + xen.Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:52:08 GMTAbel A.http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1283839-377-1.aspx[quote][b]RML51 (4/16/2012)[/b][hr]Building a two node cluster on one physical server does not make any sense. The only reason to have a two node cluster is to protect against failiure on one physical server.[/quote]This is PURELY for a test on my local server( for obvious reasons i dont want to buy two boxes:)). Ofcourse for a prod box i wouldn't built one, however i know companies where they have sort-of clustering within the new VM's.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:40:54 GMTcurious_sqldbahttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1283839-377-1.aspxBuilding a two node cluster on one physical server does not make any sense. The only reason to have a two node cluster is to protect against failiure on one physical server.Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:44:35 GMTRML51http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1283839-377-1.aspxI would like to bui a SQL server from scrat.I need some guidance on what softwa I neeed.Mentioned below are my requiremen.I) planning to build 2 node sql2008 cluster.I need to know what all softwares I need apart from sql server.This would be all on one physical box .I would pref microsoft softwares as I have license for all of those.Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:52:14 GMTcurious_sqldba