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SQL Server 2017 Administrator's Guide

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SQL Server 2017 Administrator's Guide

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Overview of this book

Take advantage of the real power of SQL Server 2017 with all its new features, in addition to covering core database administration tasks. This book will give you a competitive advantage by helping you quickly learn how to design, manage, and secure your database solution. You will learn how to set up your SQL Server and configure new (and existing) environments for optimal use. After covering the designing aspect, the book delves into performance-tuning aspects by teaching you how to effectively use indexes. The book will also teach you about certain choices that need to be made about backups and how to implement a rock-solid security policy and keep your environment healthy. Finally, you will learn about the techniques you should use when things go wrong, and other important topics, such as migration, upgrading, and consolidation, are covered in detail. Integration with Azure is also covered in depth. Whether you are an administrator or thinking about entering the field, this book will provide you with all the skills you need to successfully create, design, and deploy databases using SQL Server 2017.
Table of Contents (13 chapters)

Installing Windows Server Failover Cluster

Like any other server role feature, Windows Server Failover Clustering requires careful planning before you begin the installation. There are many things you need to consider, including:

  • The number of host nodes
  • Networking configuration
  • Storage configuration
  • Application requirements

Windows Server Failover Clustering is a server feature which can be added via the Server Manager GUI or via the command line. To install WSFC feature via Server Manager, navigate to the Add Roles and Features option and select the feature Failover Clustering. This feature will allow you to add several sub-features such as a PowerShell module, remote server admin tools for Failover Clustering, and so on:

Another option would be a PowerShell command line, where you can run following code to install the Failover Clustering feature:

Install-WindowsFeature ...