XIA Configuration Server

Automate Microsoft Windows Failover Cluster Documentation

XIA Configuration is an agentless tool that automates Microsoft Windows Failover Cluster documentation, tracking configuration changes, and generating audit-ready PDF reports and documentation in seconds.

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Detect and Visualize Relationships

XIA Configuration automatically detects and maps relationships and displays them in an interactive visualization showing key information instantly.

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Visual relationship map of Windows Failover cluster showing nodes, networks, roles, and resources created by XIA Configuration.
XIA Configuration automatically generates visual relationship maps showing the hierarchy of cluster nodes, networks, roles, and resources.

Generate Documentation Automatically

Using XIA Configuration's powerful IT infrastructure documentation features you can create professional branded documentation without friction.

This documentation is essential for business continuity, disaster recovery and technical handovers.

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Compare Configurations

Using XIA Configuration's powerful configuration comparison feature you can:

  • Detect and prevent unauthorized modifications or configuration drift.
  • Ensure consistent configuration by comparing settings across environments for uniform cluster management.
  • Compare individual roles or resources within or between clusters.
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XIA Configuration automatically detects differences between Microsoft Windows Failover clusters configuration including roles and resources.

Hyper-V and Azure Local Integration

XIA Configuration Server automatically detects and documents clustered Microsoft Hyper-V servers, and creates relationships between the two.

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SQL Server Integration

XIA Configuration Server automatically detects and documents clustered Microsoft SQL Server instances, and creates relationships between the two.

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We have been using XIA Configuration Server to document the servers and solutions that we've deployed at customers. This allows us to create quality documentation that our customers are impressed with. Inventorying a datacenter and documenting configuration is now so easy.

Customer support is excellent in answering our questions and providing solutions.

Andre Alexanian - Senior Principal Data Center Engineer at C1

Built-in Microsoft Failover Cluster Reports

Correct configuration is vital to ensure your failover clusters are secure and that workloads are transferred successfully during a node failure.

XIA Configuration Server's reporting feature provides a range of built-in reports to analyse the configuration of Microsoft Failover clusters across the environment.

  • Cluster Operating System Breakdown
  • Clusters Summary
  • Disk Volumes Summary
  • IP Address Resources Summary
  • Nodes Summary
  • Physical Disk Resources Summary
  • Quorum Configuration Detailed Summary
  • Quorum Configuration Summary
  • Resource Parameters Summary
  • Resource Types Detailed Summary
  • Resource Types Summary
  • Resources Detailed Summary
  • Resources Summary
  • Roles Detailed Summary
  • Roles Summary
  • Shared Volumes Summary
  • Traffic Encryption Summary
  • Virtual Machine Summary

Microsoft Windows failover cluster documentation FAQ

Here are answers to the most common questions about documenting Microsoft Windows failover clusters with XIA Configuration.

Does XIA Configuration need an agent installed on the Microsoft Windows failover cluster?

No. XIA Configuration uses PowerShell remoting to collect information from the Microsoft Windows failover cluster over the network.

Why is Microsoft Windows failover cluster documentation important?

Documenting Microsoft Windows failover clusters provides a clear record of your environment’s structure, permissions, and configurations. This helps IT teams manage changes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Microsoft Windows failover cluster is an underlying technology used by other technologies such as Hyper-V clusters, Hyper Converged Infrastructure and SQL Server failover clusters.

How does this software help with security audits?

XIA Configuration automatically captures detailed information about your Microsoft Windows failover cluster setup, including user accounts and permissions. This makes it easier to demonstrate compliance and identify potential security risks during audits.

Can XIA Configuration document multiple Microsoft Windows failover clusters?

Yes. XIA Configuration supports documenting multiple Microsoft Windows failover clusters, giving administrators a unified view across complex environments.

Can I automate Microsoft Windows failover cluster documentation updates?

Yes. You can schedule recurring scans to automatically capture changes and keep documentation current. Each run maintains version history, so you can track changes over time without manual effort.

What export formats are available for Microsoft Windows failover cluster documentation?

Documentation can be exported to both PDF and Microsoft Word formats, making it easy to share, review, and include in audit packs or compliance reports.

Related Microsoft platforms

Alongside Failover Clusters, XIA Configuration documents a wide range of Microsoft technologies for a single source of truth:

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