MSCS Implementation

[Former Member]

Hi everyone,

We have an existing SAP NetWeaver '04s environment running on MaxDB 7.6 / Windows 2003 RC2 (all 64bit). The system has been running fine, however we have now been asked to ensure that its part of a MS cluster.

Our site is 24x7, and have a few questions:

1. Can we add an existing environment to MSCS without having to reinstall it?

2. What would be the best installation/implementation process ensuring that downtime is kept to a minimum (if at all)

Cheers

Shaun

[Former Member]

what configuration?

ABAP Server only

JAVA Server only

or combined.

regards

Peter

[Former Member]

Hi Peter,

We have one landscape that runs an ABAP instance only, and we have another that runs dual ABAP + Java.

Cheers

Shaun

[Former Member]

Hi Shaun:

The process to move the Instances to a MSCS is pretty complex, I will suggest to get assistance from SAP or either a consulting partner.

In short, the move depends on different factors, like:

- There are additional hardware resources to move the instance into the cluster?

- What is the allowed maximum permitted downtime?

The best but more time consuming is to install a fresh instance and move the database to it, by means of an H.S.C. or a Database restore.

Hope this helps!

Best Regards,

Federico