FIX: SQL Cluster Install Fails When SVS Name Contains Special Characters

ID: Q220156

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 7.0

BUG #: 54278 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

When installing SQL Server 7.0 clustering on a cluster whose SQL Virtual Server (SVS) name contains special characters (such as hyphens or dashes), the Cluster Wizard returns the message "Invalid Name".

CAUSE

The SQL Server 7.0 Cluster Wizard performs the same name checks as the SQL Server 6.5 Cluster Wizard, even though SQL Server 7.0 now supports all computer names that are valid under Windows NT.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next SQL Server service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Version    File name     Platform
   ---------------------------------
   7.00.643   S70643i.exe   x86
   7.00.643   S70643a.exe   Alpha

NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 7.0.

Additional query words: machine

Keywords : SSrvInst kbbug7.00
Version : winnt:7.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug