How to Change Network Priority in a Cluster
ID: Q174794
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The information in this article applies to:
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Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
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Microsoft Cluster Server
SUMMARY
Microsoft Cluster Server provides the ability to change the priority,
change the role, or use configured networks for cluster communications.
MORE INFORMATION
Internal cluster data will be transmitted on the highest priority and
available network. You may designate detected networks for the following
roles:
- Use for all communications
- Use only for internal cluster communications
- Use only for client access
Use the procedure below to adjust network priority for internal cluster
communications or to change network designations:
- Right-click the cluster name. The name is at the top level of the
resource or group tree in the left portion of the Cluster Administrator
window (above the Groups folder).
- Select Properties.
- Select the Network Priority tab.
- Adjust network priority for internal cluster communications as needed
with the up and down arrows provided.
- To adjust the role of the network, select the appropriate network and
click Properties. If you do not want to change the role of the network
or whether it is enabled for cluster use, do not perform this step.
Otherwise, adjust the network properties as preferred for your
configuration.
- When you are finished, click OK.
NOTE: It is important to allow for internal cluster communications as well
as client communications. A typical configuration with two network adapters
would allow all communications on the system's primary network adapter and
internal cluster communications only on the secondary adapter. The
secondary adapter would have the highest priority for cluster
communications and would allow the primary adapter to assume this role if
the secondary adapter fails.
Additional query words:
network priority role MSCS
Keywords : kbsetup ntsetup NTSrv
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbhowto