Test SQL Server 2000 clustering in VMware
ZDNet | at | by Mike
SQL Server 2000 is a complicated and expensive product to test. An economical alternative is to build a clustered testing environment using VMware. SQL Server 2000 is a robust and complicated product, especially when you are using it in a clustered setup. Properly deploying and managing it requires a reliable testing environment, but that can be costly. An economical alternative is to build a clustered SQL 2000 testing environment using VMware.
I'm going to walk you through the process of installing SQL Server in a VMware configuration. I'll begin by explaining how SQL Server works with clustering. Then, I'll give you a tutorial on the installation process.