I have not done too much with SQL Server Failover Clustering except in test mode with Virtual Server and VMWare. This session was packed with experienced professionals who had seen it all.

Repeat the following SQL Server mantra until you believe it: you can't afford it. Rarely will you ever find a situation where upgrading hardware is less expensive than second server and works better.

Use the Server Load Balancing features in IOS. <BR><BR>I have data centres delivering more than 100 megabits per second with a couple of hundred servers on a second hand C6509 SupII. <BR><BR>Cost ...