Knowledge Base for Windows

Description/Problem:
Several months ago we published short topic about recommended hotfixes for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating system connected to the Storage Area Network (SAN). We would like to draw your attention the list of the most important hotfixes related to the Microsoft Windows Server 2003/2008 operating system with active Cluster Service.

Solution:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 1)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (with Service Pack 2)
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Description/Problem:
The Microsoft Windows Server – Cluster Service offer cost-effective high availability for a wide variety of applications that are easy to deploy and manage. Sometimes issues of cluster service can be related also to the network – strictly speaking to the configuration of Cluster Heartbeat LAN.

Solution:
KB258750

Description/Problem:
This article describes how to change the Cluster Service account password on the domain as well as on each local node without having to take the cluster offline. If multiple clusters use the same Cluster service account, you can change them simultaneously.

Solution:
KB305813

Description/Problem:
Everything about Windows Cluster Service – planning, requirements, managing & troubleshooting.

Solution:
techFAQ.com

Description/Problem:
This article describes an updated Microsoft Storport Storage Driver for Host Bus Adapter (HBA) storage devices.

Solution:
KB932755

Description/Problem:
Using Diskpart.exe allow to increase disk volume capacity as needed without application interruption, without an extensive server-clone process and without additional licensing fees.

Solution:
Microsoft TechNet

Description/Problem:
Volume mount points on disks in a server cluster may intermittently become unavailable

Solution:
KB898790

Description/Problem:
Common tasks for configuring server clusters in MS Windows Server 2000 &  MS Windows Server 2003

Solution:
Microsoft TechNet