Microsoft SQL Server: High Availability

SQL Server 2005
Enterprise Edition

Support Mission Critical Applications
SQL Server Always On Technologies support mission critical applications with the highest level of availability--because any application downtime can impact your business, resulting in loss of revenue, decreased customer satisfaction, and damage to your company's credibility.

Minimize System Downtime
System downtime occurs for a variety of reasons, such as human error, natural disasters, hardware or software failure, or application upgrades. SQL Server Always On Technologies provide a full range of options to minimize system downtime and maintain appropriate levels of application availability.

Full-featured Solution
Today, SQL Server 2005 Always on Technologies include database mirroring, failover clustering, database snapshots, snapshot isolation, peer-to-peer replication, log shipping, and online operations. Used separately or in combination, these features help minimize downtime and keep critical enterprise systems available.

Take a closer look

SQL Server Always On Storage Solution Partners

SQL Server Always On partners provide storage solutions that have been carefully reviewed to meet the SQL Server storage solution requirements. These partner solutions provide the highest level of availability and reliability for SQL Server applications.

Learn more about the SQL Server Always On Storage Solution Review Program

Highlights

Choosing a Database for High Availability: An Analysis of SQL Server and Oracle
Review this white paper to understand the differences between Oracle and SQL Server 2005 high availability, and why SQL Server 2005 is the right choice.
Performance: Performance and Scalability
Learn about the many advanced scalability and performance features that enable SQL Server 2005 to meet and exceed enterprise-level requirements.
Windows Server System Reference Architecture Design Considerations for SQL Server 2005 High Availability
View this Flash demo to learn about high-availability capabilities in SQL Server 2005 that can help you more quickly and efficiently design and deploy an enterprise data service.
SQL Server 2005 High Availability and Scalability Enhancements
Read Database Journal's review of SQL Server 2005 High Availability and Scalability enhancements.

Read more success stories from real world businesses using SQL Server to stay ahead in constantly changing business environments.