Install and Configure a Failover Cluster

Welcome to the Install and Configure a Failover Cluster practice lab. In this module, you will be provided with the instructions and devices needed to develop your hands-on skills.

Overview

Learning Outcomes

In this module, you will complete the following exercises:

  • Exercise 1 – Prepare System Requirements for Failover Clustering
  • Exercise 2 – Install and Configure Failover Clustering
  • Exercise 3 – Install File Server Role on Failover Cluster
  • Exercise 4 – Manage Failover Clustering

After completing this lab, you will be able to:

  • Configure system requirements to prepare Windows Server computers for failover clustering.
  • Configure iSCSI target server and iSCSI initiators.
  • Install Failover Clustering feature.
  • Install File Server role.
  • Test high availability of a file share.

Exam Objectives

The following exam objective is covered in this lab:

  • Understand business continuity – clustering.

Note: Our main focus is to cover the practical, hands-on aspects of the exam objectives. We recommend referring to course material or a search engine to research theoretical topics in more detail.

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