Choosing a High-Availability Solution
Apress eBooks · 2009
High availability has become an increasingly popular subject in SQL Server. Not only have there been entire books dedicated to high availability, but we have seen specialized books written on each topic that falls under the high-availability umbrella. Needless to say, we will not be going into great detail here, but it is important to understand how each of SQL Server’s high-availability solutions can play a role in your environment. This chapter will give an overview of each solution to help differentiate what factors play a role in designing the best, overall solution for your organization. By the end of this chapter, you should be armed with the information necessary to make an informed decision on the best usage scenarios for each high-availability technique offered in SQL Server 2008.