Boost your server up time with clustering from UKFast
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Clustering is when a group of two or more computers (sometimes called nodes) work together as one single system to provide high availability of services for users.
When a failure occurs on one server in a cluster, resources are redirected and the workload is redistributed to another server in the cluster, giving you no single point of failure.
No company can afford to lose a customer due to downtime caused by a lack of available services or resources. Clustering from UKFast helps your business decrease the chances of such an event by increasing availability and reducing downtime.
- SQL server clustering and replication
- Clustering in SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 is when two or more servers (also known as nodes) are configured to operate as a single virtual SQL Server to support database transactions.
- MySQL clustering and database replication
- Database replication combines failover resilience with cost efficiency. The servers are load balanced and run both the web and database elements. Databases are replicated using native replication, which we configure for you.
Why do you need clustering for your SQL or MySQL servers?
- High availability provides no single point of failure. So if a node fails, the next server will back it up, which means no downtime for any of your sites.
- Load balancing spreads work evenly between the nodes in the cluster, allowing all of your websites to be quicker.
- Scalability allows you to expand your cluster as your company grows.
- Easy to manage and administer because the nodes in the cluster are handled as one single system.
UKFast clustering delivers the highest reliability and performance. Using Replic8, a patented replication and failover technology we provide high availability and failover, ensuring access to data and applications is quickly restored.
It’s important to keep in mind that clustering is not a complete backup solution. It is one part of a multi-part strategy required to ensure minimum downtime and 100% recoverability. For more information on server backup click on the link.
To set up clustering on your SQL or MySQL servers simply call us now on 0800 4584545 and talk to an Account Manager, or request a quote online.
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