Software-based clustering, load balancing--issues?

Nov 30, 2004 3 Replies

I am attempting to troubleshoot some connectivity issues with a Microsoft SQL Server cluster and some IIS-based web sites using the built-in Windows load balancing service, all behind a Cisco PIX firewall. It seems as if there are issues with MAC addresses changing during the SQL cluster failover (or when the load balanced web cluster comes up)--has anyone else run into this? If so, what workarounds have you employed?



TIA for your help.


Sounds like a PIX vs Virtual MAC addresses issue.

That was my thought as well. Now the question is: What is the workaround? What is the fix?

Errmm dunno with PIX, my suggestion would be buy a Netscreen :D but I don't think thats going to help you.

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