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SQL Add Second Instance On Step by Step

This document provides a step-by-step guide for adding a new SQL Server failover cluster instance. It includes preparation of the cluster, adding shared storage, installation steps, validation of the setup, and instructions for adding the instance to additional nodes. Each step is detailed to ensure proper configuration and functionality of the new instance within the cluster environment.

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SQL Add Second Instance On Step by Step

This document provides a step-by-step guide for adding a new SQL Server failover cluster instance. It includes preparation of the cluster, adding shared storage, installation steps, validation of the setup, and instructions for adding the instance to additional nodes. Each step is detailed to ensure proper configuration and functionality of the new instance within the cluster environment.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare the Cluster for the New Instance

• Open Failover Cluster Manager (cluadmin.msc) and verify:


• All nodes are running and healthy.
• Quorum is properly configured.
• The cluster has sufficient resources (storage, IP, CPU, RAM).

Step 2: Add a New Shared Disk for the Additional Instance

• Open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) on one of the cluster


nodes.
• Initialize the new disk and create a NTFS partition.
• Assign a drive letter.
• Open Failover Cluster Manager, navigate to Storage > Disks, and Add
a Disk.
• Assign the disk to be used for the new SQL instance

Step 3: Start SQL Server Installation

1. Run the SQL Server Setup

• Log in to one of the cluster nodes.


• Mount the SQL Server installation media and run setup.exe.

2. Select Installation Type

• In the SQL Server Installation Centre, go to Installation.


• Select New SQL Server failover cluster instance.

3. Provide the New Instance Name

• Choose Named Instance and provide a unique name (e.g.,


SQLINSTANCE2).
• Click Next.

4. Select the Nodes for the New Instance

• The setup will detect available cluster nodes.


• Select all nodes that should participate in this instance.
• Click Next.

5. Configure Cluster Resource Group

• Choose a new resource group or allow SQL Server to create one.


• Click Next.

6. Specify Cluster Network Configuration


• Provide a unique IP address for the new SQL instance.
• Ensure the IP is not in use.
• Click Next.

7. Configure the SQL Server Service Accounts

• Use a separate service account for the new instance (e.g.,


SQLSvcAccount2).
• Ensure the account has the necessary permissions.
• Click Next.

8. Select the Shared Storage

• Choose the newly added disk for database storage.


• Click Next.

9. Database Engine Configuration

• Select Mixed Mode or Windows Authentication.


• Specify SQL Administrators.
• Click Next.

10. Complete the Installation

• Review the summary.


• Click Install to start the installation.
• Once done, click Close.

Step 4: Validate the Cluster Setup

1. Open Failover Cluster Manager.

2. Expand Roles and verify the new instance appears as a new role.

3. Check that the SQL Server service for the new instance is running.

4. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect using:

• <SQL Cluster Name>\<New Instance Name>

Step 5: Add the New Instance to Additional Nodes

1. Log in to another node of the cluster.

2. Run setup.exe from the SQL Server installation media.

3. Select “Add node to a SQL Server failover cluster”.

4. Follow the installation wizard.

5. Repeat for all additional nodes.

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