Because of the nature of SQL Server 2000 clustering, you want to ensure that it is as reliable as possible. One of the ways to help ensure that is to be sure that you have installed the latest SQL Server 2000 Service Pack on the SQL Server 2000 Cluster before you put it into production. Its installation requires a reboot of both nodes, and adding the service pack now, rather than later, can reduce potential downtime later on.
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