Fault-tolerance and software-based clustering provide two powerful options for achieving mission-critical availability. Fault-tolerant solutions based on Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, carry far lower costs than proprietary solutions, enabling companies in all industries to achieve a positive return on investment in a reasonable timeframe across a much broader range of scenarios.
This document examines the role that fault-tolerant servers can play in solutions that require superior levels of availability. The unique benefits of fault-tolerant servers running the Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition, operating system are also discussed, followed by recommendations on when to consider fault-tolerant servers for Windows-based solutions.
Included in This Document
| • | Introduction |
| • | Fault-Tolerant Servers |
| • | Fault Tolerance on Windows |
| • | Unique Benefits |
| • | Recommendations |
| • | Summary |
| • | Related Links |