Is it possible to create single node failover windows cluster

Priya 211 Reputation points
2021-09-16T13:47:09.327+00:00

Hello,

I tried to create a single node windows 2109 failover cluster. The cluster creation was fine, however the disks were not listed to create fileserver role or to create any SMB share. Does it mean we have no way to create a single node cluster and work on it. This is just for testing environment. Any pointers would be of great help.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Thanks!

Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server Clustering
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Clustering: The grouping of multiple servers in a way that allows them to appear to be a single unit to client computers on a network. Clustering is a means of increasing network capacity, providing live backup in case one of the servers fails, and improving data security.
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  1. Leon Laude 85,651 Reputation points
    2021-09-16T14:22:12.367+00:00

    Hi @Priya ,

    It is possible to create a Failover Cluster with only one (1) cluster node, however a failover cluster would typically have at least two (2) nodes in the cluster to allow resources to actually fail over between nodes in a planned or unplanned scenario.

    It is also possible to add disks (you need to make sure they are shared disks), or cluster resources such as the File Server role and SMB shares.

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  1. Alex Bykovskyi 1,681 Reputation points
    2021-09-19T17:06:38.737+00:00

    Hey,

    As mentioned, you need shared storage to see it in Failover Cluster and configure it as CSV. As an example, you can use StarWind VSAN to create an iSCSI LUN and add it to your cluster. The following guide will help you with the configuration:
    https://www.starwindsoftware.com/resource-library/starwind-virtual-san-for-hyper-v-2-node-hyperconverged-scenario-with-windows-server-2016/

    Cheers,

    Alex Bykovskyi

    StarWind Software

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