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Breaking the Availability Barrier II: Achieving Century Uptimes with Active/Active Systems,Used
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This book is Volume 2 of a threepart series on active/active systems. It describes techniques that can be used today for extending system failure times from years to centuries, often at little or no additional cost. As our daily lives and corporate wellbeing become more dependent upon computers, system reliability grows increasingly important. No longer are frequent system outages acceptable. In many cases, failure intervals must now be measured in centuries. Starting with a summary of Volume 1, techniques for achieving extraordinary availabilities are reviewed. These techniques use active/active architectures, in which multiple independent nodes using a common distributed database are cooperating in a common application. Should a node fail, all that is required is to switch the users on that node to a surviving node. Equally important to the achievement of high availability is the ability to upgrade the system hardware and software without denying service to the users. The procedures to do this within an active/active system are described. The secret to high availability is to let it fail, but fix it fast. This volume explores the server, database, and network redundancy techniques that allow fastfix to happen. The cost considerations involved in such redundant architectures are also explored.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Breaking the Availability Barrier II'? A: This book focuses on techniques for achieving high availability in systems, emphasizing how to extend system failure times from years to centuries.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Breaking the Availability Barrier II' is Dr. Bruce Holenstein.
- Q: What type of systems does this book discuss? A: The book discusses active/active systems, which utilize multiple independent nodes working together within a common application.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 460 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in system architecture? A: While the book provides valuable insights, it is best suited for individuals with a foundational understanding of system architecture and reliability.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on May 31, 2007.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Are there any cost considerations discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book explores the cost implications of implementing redundant architectures to achieve high availability.
- Q: Does the book provide practical techniques for system upgrades? A: Yes, it includes procedures for upgrading hardware and software in active/active systems without disrupting service.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this book is Volume 2 of a three-part series on active/active systems.