How to Create a File Share Cluster in Windows 2008

How to Create a File Share Cluster in Windows 2008

1. Run Failover Clusters Manager.
2. In the left side pane, click Services and Applications.
3. In the right side pane, click Configure a Service or Application.

4. The High Availability Wizard will appear. Click Next.

5. A list of available services and applications will appear. Select File Server. Click Next.

6. On the Client Access Point screen, in the Name field, type the server name and IP address. Click Next

7. Click the check box next to the first available Disk and click Next.

8. Click Next, then click Finish.

9. On the left pane, expand Services and Applications and then click Servername.

10. In the right pane, click Add a Shared Folder. Click Next.

11. Click Browse and select the folder icon. Click Make New Folder and type a name Click OK.

12. Click Next

13. Select Administrators have full access; other users have read-only access. Click Finish twice.

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