How to create additional instance in existing cluster

[Roeee]

Ok... Im not sure if this is possible however hopefully someone knows that answer.

I have an existing two node failover SQL 2005 cluster. The cluster hosts "VirtualSQL01" which includes the default instance.

I would like to install a new named instance onto "VirtualSQL01" however I can not discover how? If you run through the setup normally you are prompted to enter a new virtual server name, this is not the route I wish to take (I want to keep all instances on VirtualSQL01). If I were to create a new virtual server, the cluster would then become an active / active environment and then I assume I would require additional CPU licencing?

Can anyone advise how to create the new instance and if it can reside on "VirtualSQL01".

Thanks

 

[mrdenny]

When using a clustered SQL Server each instance goes in it's own virtual world.

As long as both instances are running on the same node you are still Active/Passive and no additional licensing is needed.

Denny
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