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Add a named instance to an existing default instance cluster

  • July 30, 2009 at 11:26 am

    #135035

    Hi everyone,

    I have an active-pasive cluster that was installed as the default instance. As a requirement now I need to setup a named instance on the same cluster.

    Is it possible to do that? If so, what should I do? Do I need another IP set, more disks?

    The final result should be this:

    Default instance: myvirtualservername

    Named instance: myvirtualservername\mynamedinstance

    Thanks in advance for any input

  • July 30, 2009 at 11:53 am

    #1032579

    yes, you will need another set of disks and another IP address. get your disks set up on the box and then run sql server setup to add another instance.

  • July 30, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    #1032621

    thanks, I'll be doing that.

    But, the virtualservername can remain the same?

    Thanks again

  • July 30, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    #1032634

    yes, you can retain the virtual name in your current instance.

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