SQL SERVER 2000 CLUSTER INSTALLATION OVER WIN2K ADVANCED SERVER

[UPETEK]

I have a Win2K cluster installation by 2 nodes.Cluster system is working properly and I want to install MSSQLSERVER 2000 to the cluster system.When I start to installation I come to the "SERVICES ACCOUNTS" screen and I have to select "Use Local Settings Account", but that option is disabled (gray).How can I use that option?
Is it necessary to install some other option before installing of the SQL Server or how can I use that option after installing of the SQL Server? Consequently I have to use that option and I want to know that is it possible or not?Answer of the that question will be very very helpful for me.

Thanks

Ugur PETEK

 

[tlbroadbent]

According to the Microsoft "SQL Server 2000 Failover Clustering" whitepaper the SQL Service accounts must be domain accounts.

http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/administration/2000/FailoverClustering.doc

Terry L. Broadbent - DBA
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[sguslan]

I installed a similar cluster and had to use a Domain account specifically for the job ...

Check:

http://www.sql-server-performance.com/sqlserver2000_clustering_install_main.asp

AND

http://www.sql-server-performance.com/ew_san.asp