Verify that failover clustering is working

On both Node 1 and Node 2, open the Server Manager.

• If Node 2 is currently running the XProtect Server:

  1. On Node 2, select Tools > Failover Cluster Manager.

  2. In the tree, expand the cluster node and select Nodes.

  3. In the Nodes pane, select the server for Node 2.

  4. At the bottom of the window, open the Roles tab.

  5. Note that the Node 2 server is running the XProtect Server.

  6. Restart the Node 2 server.

  7. Note that the Management Server on Node 1 comes online.

• If Node 1 is currently running the XProtect Server:

  1. On Node 1, select Tools > Failover Cluster Manager.

  2. In the tree, expand the cluster node and select Nodes.

  3. In the Nodes pane, select the server for Node 1.

  4. At the bottom of the window, open the Roles tab.

  5. Note that the Node 1 server is running the XProtect Server.

  6. Restart the Node 1 server.

  7. Note that the Management Server on Node 2 comes online.