Install Guide

Create a Hyper-V cluster
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4 Create a Hyper-V cluster
The two configured Windows hosts in this example are now ready to form a new Windows Hyper-V cluster.
This document assumes that the reader is already familiar with creating Hyper-V clusters. While it is beyond
the scope of this document to cover all of the design considerations and best practices associated with
designing and creating a Hyper-V cluster, the basic steps to create a new Hyper-V cluster from the two
Windows hosts used in this paper are shown in this section. For more information about Hyper-V design and
best practices, there are many resources online such as Microsoft TechNet.
4.1 Validate the servers to be clustered
Run cluster validation to verify that the prospective nodes for a new cluster meet all the requirements for
clustering. The validation process runs a number of tests and produces a detailed report showing the results.
Correct any deficiencies that prevent clustering before proceeding. After correcting any deficiencies, re-run
cluster validation to verify that the tests pass.
1. Log in to the first Windows node of the cluster and launch Failover Cluster Manager. In this
example, S1350 is the first node.
2. Under the Actions pane on the right, click Validate Configuration to launch the Validate a
Configuration Wizard. Review the information on the Before You Begin page and click Next.
3. Add the servers to be clustered. In this example, S1350 and S1351 are added. Click Next.