We use MSCS clustering for high availability,
fault-tolerance, scalability and
reliability of a client/server system.
A server cluster allows you to connect a number of physical
servers—or nodes—that act as failover partners for
each other. The redundancy a cluster provides spells
more uptime for your critical operations.
Server clusters take advantage of the built-in clustering
capabilities of the Enterprise Editions of the
Windows Server®
family. In fact, for clustering purposes, Windows
Server 2003 is significantly better than Windows
2000 Advanced Server. To maximize the benefits
you'll gain from clustering, you need the right
hardware-and that involves some expense. It's not
sufficient to slap a couple of servers together with
a shared disk, and you can't rely on the fact that
individual hardware components may be in the Windows®
Catalogue (formerly known as the Hardware
Compatibility List). The system as a whole must be
in the Windows Catalogue.
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise and Datacenter
Editions come with clustering built in.
To achieve the true aim of
clustering-high availability-you need qualified
people and well-rehearsed procedures to follow, if
bad things happen. Don't forget, although clustering
is good insurance against hardware failure, it
doesn't prevent user errors.
Clustering solutions offer:
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Increased application and service
availability – 24X7
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Application scalability beyond
the limits of a single computer
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Improved multi-client computer
management across the cluster
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Lower management and storage
costs
Xironet specialises in the design and
implementation of the leading clustering
technologies. Our multi-platform solutions will
automate the configuration and management that is
required for the clustering of servers at separate
geographic sites, and help ensure that in the event
of a failure, systems will function normally and
without interruption.
Our services include:
With our expertise you can be
confident that your systems are always available. If
the worst should happen and one of your clusters is
damaged or goes offline indefinitely, you can
continue to meet customer demand, maintain a Web
presence and keep business flowing smoothly.
