SQL server 2008 cluster

Hello,

My question is related to SQL server 2008 cluster.

We have a clustered instance named SQL2008I1 and which is connected to network name Network1 (Ip address 172.x.x.x). We connect to this instance by specifying Network1\SQL2008I1.

We are looking to add another instance named SQL2008I2. Is it possible to use the same network name that was used for SQL2008I1 (and to be able to connect the new instance by specifying Network1\SQL2008I2) or it has to be a new network name altogether for any new instance? Did any one ever tried that? If possible, then, are their any issues with this configuration?

Thanks in advance!!

No, each instance needs its own network name.

Thanks!! This is exactly what I thought. Thanks for confirmation.