This is go through the steps required to install a SQL 2012 AlwaysOn Availability Group (AG) or AlwaysOn Cluster.
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- Install SQL Server on both Servers. (Note: need microsoft sql 2012 enterprise version)
- Make sure this 2 sql server are part of the domain member server
- Start the SQL Server Configuration Manager on both SQL Server.
- Select SQL Server Services -> Right-click SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) -> Properties.
- Select the AlwayOn High Availability tab -> Enable AlwaysOn (tick-box) -> OK
- Restart the SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) Service
- Within SQL Management Studio right-click the first SQL server -> New Query
- Enter the following query. Ensure you enter the other server’s computer name. Hit Execute
- use [master]
GO
CREATE LOGIN [DOMAINCOMPUTERNAME$] FROM WINDOWS
GO
GRANT CONNECT ON ENDPOINT::[Hadr_endpoint] TO [DOMAINCOMPUTERNAME$]
GO - select the database and backup the database you want to make it AlwaysOn
- Back within SQL Management Studio, Right-click AlwaysOn High Availability -> New
- Click next
- Enter in a Group name (Best to put the Application Name). Hit Next
- Select the databases you want to add to the group. Hit Next
- Select add replica
- Tick the automatic failover and select Readable Secondary if you require. Then Select the Listener tab.
- Select the LAN subnet and enter in an IP address you wish to use for the AG Listener
- Enter in a share that both servers have access to, this needs to be on 1 of the two servers. Create on if one doesn’t exist. SQL will backup the databases onto this share to restore on the second server.
- Ensure there are no warnings or errors then hit next. Address all warnings/errors prior to hitting next. You can re-run the validation once resolved.
- Click “Finish”
You should see now be able to expand Availability Groups and see your newly created Group.
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