How to Implement Redundant Servers with Simple HA Software
How to implement active/passive redundant servers with real-time replication and failover?
The SafeKit mirror cluster
In a mirror cluster, the SafeKit software is installed on two physical or virtual servers running Windows or Linux (on premise or in the Cloud). The primary server is the active server and runs a critical application. The secondary is a passive redundant server receiving in real-time all modifications made by the application inside its files. Clients are connected to a virtual IP address. If the primary server is down, SafeKit restarts automatically the critical application on the passive redundant server which becomes primary and switches the virtual IP address. When the failed server is restarted, it is automatically resynchronized and becomes the passive redundant server running as secondary.
How to implement active/active redundant servers with network load balancing and failover?
The SafeKit farm cluster
In a farm cluster, the SafeKit software is installed on redundant servers running Windows or Linux (on premise or in the Cloud). All redundant servers are active and run a same critical front-end application. Clients are connected to a virtual IP address. TCP sessions are load balanced between all redundant servers . If one server is down, SafeKit automatically reconfigures load balancing of TCP sessions between the remaining active servers. When the failed server is restarted, it is automatically reintegrated as an active redundant server and receives new TCP sessions.
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| Resource Type | Description | Direct Link |
|---|---|---|
| Key Features | Why Choose SafeKit for Simple and Cost-Effective High Availability? | See Why Choose SafeKit for High Availability |
| Use Cases | Explore How SafeKit Ensures the High Availability of Critical Infrastructure | See All Use Cases (OEM Software, Edge Servers, SCADA, and more) |
| Deployment Model | All-in-One SANless HA: Shared-Nothing Software Clustering | See SafeKit All-in-One SANless HA |
| HA Strategies | SafeKit: Infrastructure (VM) vs. Application-Level High Availability | See SafeKit HA & Redundancy: VM vs. Application Level |
| Technical Specifications | Technical Limitations for SafeKit Clustering | See SafeKit High Availability Limitations |
| Proof of Concept | SafeKit: High Availability Configuration & Failover Demos | See SafeKit Failover Tutorials |
| Architecture | How the SafeKit Mirror Cluster works (Real-Time Replication & Failover) | See SafeKit Mirror Cluster: Real-Time Replication & Failover |
| Architecture | How the SafeKit Farm Cluster works (Network Load Balancing & Failover) | See SafeKit Farm Cluster: Network Load Balancing & Failover |
| Competitive Advantages | Comparison: SafeKit vs. Traditional High Availability (HA) Clusters | See SafeKit vs. Traditional HA Cluster Comparison |
| Technical Resources | SafeKit High Availability: Documentation, Downloads & Trial | See SafeKit HA Free Trial & Technical Documentation |
| Pre-configured Solutions | SafeKit Application Module Library: Ready-to-Use HA Solutions | See SafeKit High Availability Application Modules |
