Configuring a Windows Server Failover Cluster

Last Updated : Apr 11, 2022 |
Use this procedure to configure a Windows Server Failover Cluster (WSFC).
  1. Log in to each Windows Server to check if the Windows Failover Cluster Feature is installed.
  2. Click Server ManagerTools.
  3. Check for the Failover Cluster Manager option.
  4. If the Failover Cluster Manager option is not available, do the following to add the option:
    1. Click Server ManagerManageAdd roles and features.
  5. Keep clicking Next until the Features screen.
  6. Select Failover Clustering and click Install.
  7. To configure a WSFC, follow the steps on the https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/36143.sql-server-2016-step-by-step-creating-alwayson-availability-group.aspx#Windows_Failover_Clustering_Configuration_for_Always_On_Availability_Groups link.