This resource is marked with a state of 'Offline'. The functionality that this resource provides is not available while it ...

This resource is marked with a state of 'Offline'.  The functionality that this resource provides is not available while it is in the offline state.  The resource may be put in this state by an administrator or program.  It may also be a newly created resource which has not been put in the online state or the resource may be dependent on a resource that is not online.  Resources can be brought online by choosing the 'Bring this resource online' action in Failover Cluster Manager.