Steps to install SQL Server Failover Cluster from SQL Server 2008 onwards :-
1) Open SQL Server Installation Center > Go to Installation from Left > Click on New SQL Server Failover installation from right
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2) Click RUN to start setup
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3) Click ok after validation check. In case of any failure, you need to clear that first
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4) Click INSTALL, to install setup files
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5) Click Next to cont.
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6) Enter Product Key & click Next
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7) Accept the EULA & Click Next
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8) Select Features, you want to install & Click Next
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9) Specify SQL Server instance name & Click Next
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10) Check Disk space requirement & Click Next
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11) Mention SQL Server Cluster Group Name & Click Next
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12) Select Cluster Disk, You want to use for installation & Click Next
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13) Provide SQL Server Cluster VIP & Click Next
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14) Check your security policy & Click Next
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15) Specify Service accounts & Click Next
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16) Add User to work as SYSADMIN & Click Next
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17) Set error reporting options & click Next
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18) Click Next (In case of any failure, you need to fix that)
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19) Check all configurations & Click Next
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20) Installation Started
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21) Installation Completed successfully
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