Re: Your thoughts on a print cluster.

While it's great that you have the server side sorted out, also make sure
you properly consider the storage for the cluster. At this time, this is
one of the most critical components of a successful MSCS cluster. SCSI vs.
Fibre Channel vs. iSCSI, etc. FC, SCSI or SATA, etc....many choices and
decisions.

In short, don't skimp on the storage and connectivity to said storage. Good
luck!

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Ryan Sokolowski
MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, BCFP

"A troubleshooter's best tool is the Event Viewer and understanding the
events and messages contained therein."

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"Justin Rich" <jrich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:u4QjnI0$FHA.980@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I dont really have any plans at this point, just resources. That sounds
>like a pretty good method though.
>
> mostly just wanted to get some suggestions as to how it should be done and
> different possible configurations.
>
>
> "Rodney R. Fournier [MVP]" <rod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
> message news:OP1ExA0$FHA.1616@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>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
>>
>> MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
>> http://www.nw-america.com - Clustering Website
>> http://msmvps.com/clustering - Blog
>> http://www.clusterhelp.com - Cluster Training
>>
>> "Justin Rich" <jrich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:u$DhVVz$FHA.1600@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> 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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