Part Number: X05-99749 Course Number: 2087A Released: 12/2000 Delivery Guide Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The names of companies, products, people, characters, and/or data mentioned herein are fictitious and are in no way intended to represent any real individual, company, product, or event, unless otherwise noted. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation. If, however, your only means of access is electronic, permission to print one copy is hereby granted. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. 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Program Manager: Don Thompson Product Manager: Greg Bulette Instructional Designers: April Andrien, Priscilla Johnston, Diana Jahrling Subject Matter Experts: Jack Creasey, Jeff Johnson Technical Contributor: James Cochran Classroom Automation: Lorrin Smith-Bates Graphic Designer: Andrea Heuston (Artitudes Layout & Design) Editing Manager: Lynette Skinner Editor: Elizabeth Reese Copy Editor: Bill Jones (S&T Consulting) Production Manager: Miracle Davis Build Manager: Julie Challenger Print Production: Irene Barnett (S&T Consulting) CD Production: Eric Wagoner Test Manager: Eric R. Myers Test Lead: Robertson Lee (Volt Technical) Creative Director: David Mahlmann Media Consultation: Scott Serna Illustration: Andrea Heuston (Artitudes Layout & Design) Localization Manager: Rick Terek Operations Coordinator: John Williams Manufacturing Support: Laura King; Kathy Hershey Lead Product Manager, Release Management: Bo Galford Lead Technology Manager: Sid Benavente Lead Product Manager, Content Development: Ken Rosen Group Manager, Courseware Infrastructure: David Bramble Group Product Manager, Content Development: Julie Truax Director, Training & Certification Courseware Development: Dean Murray General Manager: Robert Stewart Course Number: 2087A Part Number: X05-99749 Released: 12/2000 Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering iii Contents Introduction Course Materials 2 Prerequisites 3 Course Outline 4 Microsoft Certified Professional Program 6 Facilities 8 Module 1: Introduction to Windows Clustering Overview 1 Defining Clustering Features 2 Introducing Application Architecture 4 Identifying Availability and Scalability Requirements 6 Introducing Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering 13 Comparing Network Load Balancing to Cluster Service 18 Identifying the Application and Service Environments 19 Discussion: Evaluating Business Scenarios 21 Review 27 Module 2: Concepts of Server Clusters Overview 1 Introduction to Server Clusters 2 Multimedia: Microsoft Windows 2000 Cluster Service 7 Key Concepts of a Server Cluster 9 Demonstration: Cluster Concepts 26 Choosing a Server Cluster Configuration 27 Applications and Services on Server Clusters 36 Review 44 Module 3: Preparing for Cluster Service Installation Overview 1 Pre-Installation Requirements 2 Identifying Hardware Considerations 8 Assigning IP Addresses Within a Cluster 16 Assigning Names Within a Cluster 18 Determining Domain Considerations 20 Existing Services and Applications 23 Lab A: Configuring Advanced Server for Cluster Installation 24 Review 31 Module 4: Installing Cluster Service Overview 1 Installing Cluster Service 2 Post-Installation 10 Lab A: Installing Cluster Service 16 Review 23 iv Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering Module 5: Cluster Administration Overview 1 Administration Tools 2 Configuring the Cluster Properties 9 Creating a Group 15 Creating a Cluster Resource 17 Failover and Failback 21 Lab A: Creating Cluster Resources 27 Review 33 Module 6: Creating Cluster Resources Overview 1 Creating a File Share Resource 2 Lab A: Creating Cluster File Shares 7 Creating a Cluster Print Share 15 Lab B: Creating a Print Share 20 Configuring Clustered Applications and Services 26 Using Cluster Application Wizard 31 Lab C: Creating a WINS Resource 32 Review 36 Module 7: Server Cluster Maintenance and Troubleshooting Overview 1 Cluster Maintenance 2 Troubleshooting Cluster Service 11 Lab A: Cluster Maintenance 24 Review 30 Module 8: Concepts of A Network Load Balancing Cluster Overview 1 Network Load Balancing Concepts 2 Application and Service Environment 8 Network Load Balancing Functionality 12 Network Load Balancing Architecture 19 Lab A: Planning an Installation 31 Review 36 Module 9: Installing and Configuring Network Load Balancing Overview 1 Pre-Installation 2 Network Load Balancing Driver Installation 7 Configuring the Network Load Balancing Driver 8 Cluster Parameters 9 Host Parameters 13 Port Rules 15 TCP/IP Properties 23 Post-Installation Configuration 25 Lab A: Installing and Configuring the Network Load Balancing Driver 27 Review 44 Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering v Module 10: Network Load Balancing Cluster Administration Overview 1 Command Line Administration 2 Programmatic Management Solutions 11 Demonstration: Examining and Executing Scripts 18 Microsoft Application Center 2000 20 Lab A: Network Load Balancing Administration 21 Review 31 Module 11: Troubleshooting a Network Load Balancing Cluster Overview 1 Using Status Tools and Utilities 2 Troubleshooting Problems 13 Using Network Tools and Utilities 16 Lab A: Network Load Balancing Cluster Troubleshooting 21 Review 27 Module 12: Microsoft Windows 2000 Clustering Overview 1 Application of Clustering Technology 2 Testing Tools 4 Discussion: Implementing Clustering Technologies 6 Lab A: Implementing an N-Tiered Clustering Solution 8 Review 13 Appendix Job Aid: Pre-installation Checklist Job Aid: Cluster Commands Planning Worksheet Module 8 Planning Worksheet Module 9 - Exercise 4 Planning Worksheet Module 9 - Exercise 5 Planning Worksheet Module 12 Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering vii About This Course This section provides you with a brief description of the course, audience, suggested prerequisites, and course objectives. Description This course provides the student with the skills to select the appropriate implementation of business solutions requiring fault tolerance and high availability. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to select and implement Microsoft ® Windows® 2000 clustering solutions based on Microsoft Cluster service and Network Load Balancing service. Audience The target audience for this course includes Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have completed the core Windows 2000 curriculum or have equivalent experience. The typical student:  Has completed or is working towards completion of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification track.  Requires skills associated with planning, implementing, administering, and troubleshooting Windows 2000 clustering solutions.  Is associated with organizations that need to provide access to services or data in a high availability environment.  Is associated with an organization that needs to provide access to services or data for large user populations. Student Prerequisites This course requires that students meet the following prerequisites:  Have completed or are working towards completion of the MCSE certification track.  This course requires that students have completed Course 2153A, Implementing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure, or equivalent knowledge, or Course 1560B, Updating Support Skills from Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 to Microsoft Windows 2000, or equivalent knowledge. Course Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to:  Describe Windows 2000 clustering fundamentals including Cluster service, Network Load Balancing and Component Load Balancing.  Identify key concepts of Windows 2000 Cluster service.  Identify hardware and network requirements and configure a computer running Windows 2000 Advanced Server in preparation for Cluster service installation.  Install Microsoft Cluster service, identify changes to the operating system, locate key cluster service files and describe their function.  Create cluster resources by using the Cluster Administration tools. viii Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering  Modify existing Cluster service resources by using administrator tools.  Back up and restore a server cluster, and analyze and resolve Cluster service faults.  Plan the implementation of a Network Load Balancing cluster.  Install and configure a Network Load Balancing cluster.  Perform administration tasks on a Network Load Balancing cluster.  Analyze and resolve Network Load Balancing cluster faults.  Describe how to use Network Load Balancing and Cluster service in a real- world scenario. Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering ix Course Timing The following schedule is an estimate of the course timing. Your timing may vary. Day 1 Start End Module 9:00 9:30 Introduction 9:30 11:00 Module 1 11:00 11:15 Break 11:15 12:00 Module 2 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:00 1:45 Module 2 1:45 2:45 Module 3 2:45 3:00 Break 3:00 3:15 Module 3 Lab 3:15 3:45 Module 4 3:45 4:15 Module 4 Lab 4:15 4:30 Review and Summary Day 2 Start End Module 9:00 10:30 Module 5 10:30 11:00 Break 11:00 11:15 Module 5 Lab 11:15 12:15 Module 6 12:15 1:15 Lunch 1:15 2:00 Module 6 Labs 2:00 2:45 Module 7 2:45 3:00 Module 7 Labs 3:00 3:15 Break 3:15 4:45 Module 8 4:45 5:00 Review and Summary x Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering Day 3 Start End Module 9:00 9:45 Module 8 Lab 9:45 10:45 Module 9 10:45 11:00 Break 11:00 11:15 Module 9 Lab 11:15 12:00 Module 10 12:00 1:00 Lunch 1:00 1:30 Module 10 Lab 1:30 2:00 Module 11 2:00 2:15 Break 2:15 2:30 Module 11 Lab 2:30 2:45 Module 12 2:45 3:30 Module 12 Lab 3:30 4:00 Summary and Review [...].. .Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering xi Trainer Materials Compact Disc Contents The Trainer Materials compact disc contains the following files and folders: Default.htm This file opens the Trainer Materials Web... the instructional strategy for the course and presentation tips and caveats To open the presentation, on the Trainer Materials Web page, click Trainer Preparation Presentation xii Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering Student Materials Compact Disc Contents The Student Materials compact disc contains the following files and folders: Default.htm This file opens the Student Materials Web... required to view the Student Materials Web page Wordview This folder contains the Word Viewer that is used to view any Word document (.doc) files that are included on the compact disc Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering xiii Document Conventions The following conventions are used in course materials to distinguish elements of the text Convention Use Indicates an introductory page This symbol... compact disc contents and setup instructions in ASCII format (non-Microsoft Word document) 2087A_ms.doc This file is the Manual Classroom Setup Guide It contains the steps for manually installing the classroom computers 2087A_sg.doc This file is the Classroom Setup Guide It contains a description of classroom requirements, classroom configuration, instructions for using the automated classroom setup scripts, . X05-99749 Course Number: 2087A Released: 12 /2000 Delivery Guide Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering Information in this document is subject. Course Number: 2087A Part Number: X05-99749 Released: 12 /2000 Implementing Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Clustering iii Contents Introduction Course Materials