Upgrading SQL2000 active/active 2-node cluster to SQL 2005

Hi there,

For upgrading a SQL2000 cluster to SQL2005, is it just as simple as a normal non-clustered upgrade

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Upgrading SQL2000 active/active 2-node cluster to SQL 2005

  • urraca

    Not exactly.

    For a new SQL Server 2005 cluster installation, you need a new IP address and a separate physical shared-disk. For upgrading, the IP address and physical shared-disk used by SQL Server 2000 will be used by SQL Server 2005.

    Under GUI mode, SQL Server 2005 setup will detect the installed SQL Server 2000 automatically and prompt for upgrading or a new installing.

    Under unattended mode i.e. with command line, then you have to guarantee the correctness of the command line for upgrading or a new installing.


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