The networking bits mentioned are as I remember them. The docs were terrible when I made the one NLB cluster that I worked with, be sure that you get the following things set properly.
Unique cluster ID, I think that's the words, you'll know it when you see it while creating the cluster, it's a unique number in the cluster 1-32, just use any one that isn't in the cluster. Server affinity, spend some time on this, it's something that your code determines if you need it or not. I suspect that a Term server farm wouldn't. This matters if the programmers set session variables. The hardware does not have to be the same, but it should be similar performance, as NLB doesn't know how to balance based on system load. Good luck, +__________________________________________+ A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject. Winston Churchill Kevin M. Flanagan C/S Planning Engineer III IT Systems Implementation Branch Banking & Trust 3261 Atlantic Ave Suite 116 Raleigh, NC 27604 919-716-6209 > -----Original Message----- > From: Patrick Cannon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2002 7:42 PM > To: MSWinNT Discussions > Subject: RE: NLB with Win2k TS > > > William, > Some routers have problems with the NLB implementation of a > cluster MAC address. Microserfs recommend that you place a > switch or <shudder> hub in front of the router if this is the > case with you to attach your servers too. Also, make sure > your network cards will allow you to change their MAC address > else you will be sub-optimally satisfied when the PHB comes > looking for you. Intel's work fine. > > Technet Keyword searches on NLB- w2000nlb . There are plenty > of theoretical articles, but a bit slim on troubleshooting > and bug fixes. Good Luck, Pat > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 4:01 PM > To: MSWinNT Discussions > Subject: OT: NLB with Win2k TS > > > > Would like to add a second Win2K Terminal server in our > company (small server farm) I know I need to purchase 2 > copies of Advance Server and set-up Network Load Balancing > between these servers and optionally 2 extra network cards. > however do I also need to have > exactly the same hardware as our current TS server? > (PowerEdge 2400 dual P3) Are there other things I need to add > to budget? > > I would normally do research on this but boss hasn't given me > much time to get quote in. > > TIA > > William. > > > ------ > You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > %%email.unsub%% > > > ------ > You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > %%email.unsub%% > ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
