Strategies for Fault-Tolerant Computing

Published: November 19, 2004 | Updated: February 16, 2005
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Summary

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.

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Introduction

Fault-Tolerant Servers

Fault Tolerance on Windows

Unique Benefits

Recommendations

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