HA Cluster

[Ilene]

I have a quick question: I am trying to add my first host to a brand new cluster. All I have enabled so far is EVC. I have a really nice server with a Sandy Bridge processor that I want to be able to use. When I add the host to the cluster do I need to put it in maintenance mode?  Or can I just drag and drop in the cluster. Also I would like to enable HA,  I would need to make sure all my vms are in a shared storage correct? Can I add a host with vms in local storage and later migrate them to a share storage?

Thank you

[a_p_]

When I add the host to the cluster do I need to put it in maintenance mode?

No, but you may need to shutdown running VMs, if the EVC level is lower than the host's CPU capabilities.

Also I would like to enable HA. I would need to make sure all my vms are in a shared storage correct?

Yes, only VMs which are which are accessibly from a surviving host can be restarted by HA.

Can I add a host with vms in local storage and later migrate them to a share storage?

Yes, no problem with having VMs on local storage.

André