Setting the database dependency on the disk group resource

After adding the Volume Manager Disk Group resources to the Exchange group, you must set the Exchange database resources to be dependent on them.

To set the database resource dependency on the VMDG resource

  1. In Failover Cluster Management, select the Exchange resource group.
  2. In the result pane, under Other Resources, right-click the appropriate database resource and select Properties.
  3. In the Dependencies tab of the Properties dialog box:
    • Click the box Click here to add a dependency.

    • Select the appropriate Volume Manager Disk Group resource from the drop-down list of available resources.

    • Click Insert.

  4. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
  5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each additional database resource that exists in the Exchange group.