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We are currently moving our SQL environment from a Microsoft Failover Cluster to VMWare running on Nutanix. It is going from a SAN to local drives. What is the best way to approach this with minimal downtime? What is the best way to set up SQL in the new environment.
My initial thought for the data move would be to take a full backup of the databases and move them to the new instance. Then when it's done, take a DIFF Backup, stop access to them on the source and restore them on the destination. This seems like a feasible plan.
My question is more for the VMWare side of it and how to configure the HA VMWare instances. I'm sure this has been discussed in length so a point in the right direction would be great.
Thanks
Jeff