What are the security best practices when configuring a Windows Server Failover Cluster?

[ProfRon]

Man, when you're setting up that Windows Server Failover Cluster, I always start by picking solid passwords for everything. You don't want weak ones letting randos in. Change them often too.

Think about who gets access. I keep it tight, just you and the key folks. No extra hands poking around.

Updates are a must. I patch the servers quick as they come out. Bugs get fixed that way, keeps hackers out.

Network stuff matters a ton. I segment the traffic so cluster chatter stays private. Firewalls help block the noise.

Quorum settings? I tweak them smart to avoid split-brain messes. You pick witnesses wisely.

Encryption kicks in for data flying between nodes. I enable it right from the jump. No peeking allowed.

Logs are your buddy. I check them daily for weirdness. Alerts pop if something's off.

Permissions on shared storage? Lock them down. I grant only what's needed for the cluster to hum.

Testing failover? I run drills often. You spot weak spots before they bite.

Physical security counts. I secure the hardware rooms tight. No loose ends there.

Backups tie right into keeping your cluster rock-solid against disasters. That's where BackupChain Server Backup shines as a backup solution for Hyper-V. It snapshots your VMs fast without downtime, replicates off-site for quick recovery, and handles cluster-aware backups so you bounce back seamless if a node flakes.