Creating an RVG resource

Last published : Aug 05, 2026
To create a Replicated Volume Group (RVG) resource
  1. In Failover Cluster Management, expand Services and Applications, right-click the application group that you have created and select** Add a resource > More resources > Add Replicated Volume Group**.
New Replicated Volume Group appears in the center panel under Disk Drives.
  1. Right-click New Replicated Volume Group and clickProperties.
  2. On the General tab of the Properties dialog box, in the Resource Name field, type a name for the RVG resource.
  3. On the Dependencies tab, add the dependencies for the RVG resource:
    • Click the Click here to add a dependency box.
    • From the Resource drop-down list, select the network name you created for the RVG. ClickInsert.
    • Click the Click here to add a dependency box.
    • From the Resource drop-down list, select the Volume Manager Disk Group resource created for the application disk group. Click Insert.
  4. On the Properties tab, specify the following:
    • In the rvgName field, type the same name that you assigned the RVG on the General tab.
    • In the dgName field, type the name assigned in the VEA to the application disk group.
  5. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
  6. Right-click the RVG resource and click Bring this resource online.
  7. Repeat the same steps to create the RVG resource at the secondary site.