Cluster service enables you to access and manage cluster
nodes as a single system rather than as separate computers; it provides two key benefits:
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High availability If one of the nodes in the cluster fails,
another node continues to provide service, picking up where the failed node left off
(a process known as failover).
Critical applications and resources remain available to clients.
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Manageability All the nodes in a cluster are managed as a single system
rather than as separate computers. This makes performing administrative tasks easier and more efficient.
Important
Installing Cluster service affects the functionality of other Windows components.
Before you install Cluster service on this server,
read the Cluster service installation checklist
to ensure you have the proper hardware and understand Clustering concepts.
Set up Cluster service.
Learn more about Cluster service.
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