Cluster Name
The Cluster Name resource type is used to provide an alternate computer name for an entity that exists on a network. When included in a group with an IP Address resource, a Cluster Name resource provides an identity to the group, allowing the group to be accessed by network clients as a failover cluster instance.
The following table summarizes the characteristics of the Cluster Name resource type.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Required dependencies | IP Address resource |
| Required private properties | Name |
| Optional private properties | None |
A Cluster Name resource type has two Name properties.
| Property | Store |
|---|---|
| Name private property | The name that is published on the network as a computer name. |
| Name common resource property | The name of the resource itself. |