Using Availability and Clustering Software to Maintain Business Continuity in the Era of Virtualization

The market for highly available servers and high availability is growing, reflecting enterprise demand for solutions that strive to maintain business continuity. These solutions are becoming more important for operational viability, especially as organizations increase their adoption of virtualized computing solutions. This Executive Brief describes high-availability options, particularly Availability And Clustering Software (ACS), and how they are invaluable in virtual computing environments. This paper also describes the growing market for ACS solutions, high-availability software options to ensure business continuity, and what to look for when selecting high-availability solutions.