Add SQL Server 2005 nodes to a SQL2000 cluster

I am trying to add 2 2005 nodes to an existing cluster that has 2xSQL2000
nodes. The cluster is using a SAN with - T, U drives as data and log in node
1, and - V, W drives as data and log in node 2
I want to add SQL2005 nodes, using these drives. When I start the install -
using wizard - I check the box to create a new virtual server (If I leave it
unchecked the install is not cluster aware)
When I get to the step re cluster group resource, I cannot use any of the
drives as they are in use by the existing virtual server.
I tried making a new group, but when I do that I cannot assign the existing
drives to the new groups.
How does one normally acheive this without rebuilding the SAN to add in
extra partitions? Has anyone seen any effective resources about how to do
this?
Thanks
Geoff Tanner
YOu can't add SQL2005 nodes to a SQL2000 cluster and keep two nodes SQL2005
and the other two nodes SQL2000. It's not supported, and makes no business
sense.
Linchi
"Geoff Tanner" wrote:

> I am trying to add 2 2005 nodes to an existing cluster that has 2xSQL2000
> nodes. The cluster is using a SAN with - T, U drives as data and log in node
> 1, and - V, W drives as data and log in node 2
> I want to add SQL2005 nodes, using these drives. When I start the install -
> using wizard - I check the box to create a new virtual server (If I leave it
> unchecked the install is not cluster aware)
> When I get to the step re cluster group resource, I cannot use any of the
> drives as they are in use by the existing virtual server.
> I tried making a new group, but when I do that I cannot assign the existing
> drives to the new groups.
> How does one normally acheive this without rebuilding the SAN to add in
> extra partitions? Has anyone seen any effective resources about how to do
> this?
> Thanks
> Geoff Tanner