Final answer:
After installing the Failover Clustering feature and verifying network and shared storage access, the next steps are configuring network settings, setting up shared storage, and running the Validate a Configuration Wizard.
Step-by-step explanation:
After installing the Failover Clustering feature and verifying the network and shared storage access, the next step before creating the cluster is configuring the network settings. This involves assigning IP addresses to the cluster nodes, ensuring that they have access to the same network, and configuring network adapters and bindings.
Another important step is configuring the shared storage. This includes mapping the shared storage to each cluster node, setting up disk resources, and ensuring that all cluster nodes have access to the shared storage.
Finally, before creating the cluster, it is recommended to run the Validate a Configuration Wizard. This wizard checks the cluster configuration for any potential issues and helps ensure that the cluster creation process goes smoothly.