Re: Cluster backup
From: Rodney R. Fournier [MVP] (rod_at_die.spam.die.nw-america.com)
Date: 12/01/04
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Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 14:12:16 -0600
You are correct, its a bad idea :) The Quorum drive would have to be a
dependency for SQL. Which would mean one group for basically everything. If
the backups filled the disk, the cluster would not be happy.
A good idea is use the MP to a disk, and then backup to some kind of tape.
Cheers,
Rod
MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
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"Tam O'Shanter" <Tam@Oshanter.com> wrote in message
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> Quick question....
>
> 2 node active/passive (excuse the terminology....) cluster.
>
> My network admin wants to have my SQL backups (performed via. maint. plan
> nightly) stored on the quorum drive.
>
> We are also performing log shipping at 15 minute intervals to an offsite
> server.
>
> I think storing the backups on the quorum drive is a bad idea as if the
> disk
> array dies completely, we have no backup.
>
> Also, would that scheme not necessitate adding the quorum drive as a
> resource to the SQL Server?
>
> Comments and thoughts please.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> B.
>
>
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