Hyper-V cluster on Windows Server 2019 core mode.

Doria 1,221 Reputation points
2022-06-29T18:30:11.273+00:00

Hi team!

Is it possible to create a Hyper-V cluster between two hardwares running Windows Server 2019 CORE mode? No storage on the scenario.

If so, may someone share step by step guide, please?

Thanks.

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  1. Dave Patrick 330.7K Reputation points Microsoft MVP
    2022-06-29T18:39:32.95+00:00

    You can follow along here.
    https://www.nakivo.com/blog/hyper-v-cluster-setup/

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  2. Alex Bykovskyi 871 Reputation points
    2022-07-04T13:31:54.087+00:00

    Hey,

    Yes, you can configure Failover Cluster on servers with Windows Server Core installed. The following articles cover the configuration process:
    https://www.starwindsoftware.com/blog/windows-server-2016-core-configuration-part-1-step-by-step-installation
    https://www.starwindsoftware.com/blog/windows-server-core-configuration-hyper-v-role-installation
    https://www.starwindsoftware.com/blog/windows-server-2016-core-configuration-part-3-failover-clustering

    Cheers,

    Alex Bykovskyi

    StarWind Software

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