Re: Your thoughts on a print cluster.

I dont really have any plans at this point, just resources. That sounds like
a pretty good method though.

mostly just wanted to get some suggestions as to how it should be done and
different possible configurations.


"Rodney R. Fournier [MVP]" <rod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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>I like Print Server Clusters, and with Windows Server 2003 it works great.
>You said a 3 node, are you then planning on two Active Print Server and one
>Passive then?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rod
>
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> "Justin Rich" <jrich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> was just reading stuff on clustering and noticed I sort of have a lot of
>> options..
>> I need to create a print server cluster primarily for fail over.
>> I have 3 identical servers that will be part of this cluster.
>> Currently have not decided how I will deploy the printers to the clients
>> (use the web interface mostly)
>> All 3 servers are in the same building.
>>
>> what would you do?
>> Has anyone used a cluster for a print server?
>>
>> This is my first cluster so im not exactly sure what is best practice for
>> this. I have read a lot of docs and continue to do so but would like some
>> input on real life experiences.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Justin
>>
>
>


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