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Virtualization high availability architecture guide for VARs
Although implementing a virtualization high availability (HA) architecture may seem like an enticing option for cash-strapped customers, solution providers should know the HA requirements and its potential drawbacks. Feature
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FAQ: Pacemaker high-availability cluster technology
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about Pacemaker -- a high-availability cluster technology -- with this expert Project FAQ from Sander van Vugt. Project FAQs
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FAQ: SQL Server 2008 high-availability services
Microsoft MVP Ross Mistry answers frequently asked questions about using SQL Server 2008 to offer high-availability services to customers. Project FAQs
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What are your system availability goals?
Learn why you should ask your clients about their system availability goals before launching blade server virtualization projects. This is especially important when considering disaster recovery and fault tolerance issues. FAQ
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IBM Tech University buzz: HACMP meet Linux
IBM's porting of HACMP to Linux is a significant step in the software giant's recognition of the open-source platform, but can it find enough Linux HACMP customers? Here's one expert's take on the "buzz" to come out of IBM System p, AIX 5L and Linux ... Column | 02 Oct 2006
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Reporter's notebook: A week at IBM University
IBM Business Partners had a chance to hone their skill sets at the IBM System p, AIX 5L and Linux Technical University, recently held in Las Vegas, Nev. Contributor Kenneth Milberg shares his findings, from session overviews to conference buzz -- and... Column | 02 Oct 2006
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Providing shared availability with a cold spare server
Solution providers can sell SMB customers a shared server chassis to rapidly ease server failure by providing a compatible cold spare server. Tip
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Boosting customers’ vital services protection with OS HA
Using VM high availability in your customer’s environment is good, but their vital services may call for more protection and that’s where operating system HA comes into play. Offering customers OS HA can ensure minimal downtime in case of a service e... Tip
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How to get in the backup and disaster recovery service game
Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) services can be a great addition to a managed service provider’s portfolio, but it requires a deep level of trust from your customers. Learn about the risks and rewards of this solution for MSPs. Tip
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Failover clustering, network load balancing drive high availability
Windows shops with mission-critical servers, applications and servers can use Windows Server 2008's failover clustering and network load balancing features to ensure high availability. Tip
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Three low-cost approaches to high-availability databases
High-availability databases can be an expensive proposition. But if your customers don't have the budget for a high-end system, there are cheaper options. Here we examine the pros and cons of log shipping, replication and database mirroring. Tip
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High-availability systems need the right tools, skills
Implementing and supporting a high-availability system is no easy feat, but understanding the classes of software and training your employees well will make a world of difference. Learn how to approach your customers' high-availability projects the r... Tip
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IBM pSeries server trends and developments
IBM has secured the top spot in a $17 billion Unix server market over Hewlett-Packard and Sun. Consider Big Blue's latest POWER enhancements and partnership opportunities. Tip
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How can I help clients meet service-level requirements?
Learn how to help your clients meet their service-level requirements in the face of a difficult budgetary situation. Ask the Expert
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What skill sets do I need to support a fault-tolerant, high-availability system?
Learn about the skill sets your staff needs to be able to install and maintain your client's high-availability systems. Ask the Expert
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FAQ: How to offer high-availability solutions with SQL Server 2008
Expert Ross Mistry discusses the different ways that SQL Server 2008 can provide high-availability solutions in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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Providing shared availability with a cold spare server
Solution providers can sell SMB customers a shared server chassis to rapidly ease server failure by providing a compatible cold spare server. Tip
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Boosting customers’ vital services protection with OS HA
Using VM high availability in your customer’s environment is good, but their vital services may call for more protection and that’s where operating system HA comes into play. Offering customers OS HA can ensure minimal downtime in case of a service e... Tip
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How to get in the backup and disaster recovery service game
Backup and disaster recovery (BDR) services can be a great addition to a managed service provider’s portfolio, but it requires a deep level of trust from your customers. Learn about the risks and rewards of this solution for MSPs. Tip
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Virtualization high availability architecture guide for VARs
Although implementing a virtualization high availability (HA) architecture may seem like an enticing option for cash-strapped customers, solution providers should know the HA requirements and its potential drawbacks. Feature
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FAQ: Pacemaker high-availability cluster technology
Get the answers to frequently asked questions about Pacemaker -- a high-availability cluster technology -- with this expert Project FAQ from Sander van Vugt. Project FAQs
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FAQ: SQL Server 2008 high-availability services
Microsoft MVP Ross Mistry answers frequently asked questions about using SQL Server 2008 to offer high-availability services to customers. Project FAQs
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FAQ: How to offer high-availability solutions with SQL Server 2008
Expert Ross Mistry discusses the different ways that SQL Server 2008 can provide high-availability solutions in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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Failover clustering, network load balancing drive high availability
Windows shops with mission-critical servers, applications and servers can use Windows Server 2008's failover clustering and network load balancing features to ensure high availability. Tip
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What are your system availability goals?
Learn why you should ask your clients about their system availability goals before launching blade server virtualization projects. This is especially important when considering disaster recovery and fault tolerance issues. FAQ
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Three low-cost approaches to high-availability databases
High-availability databases can be an expensive proposition. But if your customers don't have the budget for a high-end system, there are cheaper options. Here we examine the pros and cons of log shipping, replication and database mirroring. Tip
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About High-Availability Technology and Services
Read high-availability technology and services (HA) news, tips and tutorials for value-added resellers (VARs), computer consultants and systems integrators helping clients ensure high-availability clustering in high-availability platforms. This topic includes expert advice and best practices on high-availability architecture, tools and skills for high-availability servers and more HA information and help.