Among the issues for SQL Server is the need to use shared storage for Always On Failover Cluster Instances. This is a problem for two reasons.

We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. Microsoft has done a 180-degree turn and decided to support failover clustering for SQL Server running in a virtual machine.

A step-by-step guide to using SAN-less failover clustering software to support SQL Server’s Always On Failover Clustering in the public cloud The thing about clouds is that they can change shape ...