Let’s consider the HA clustering options available for SQL Server to help DBAs make more informed choices. Some of these options are not actually suitable for HA purposes; they are included here only ...

One way to build a fully supported SQL Server FCI for high availability involves using third party SANless failover clustering software. SANless failover clustering software is purpose-built to ...

Much has been written about SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, but the topic of SQL Server Failover Cluster Instances (FCI) that span both availability zones and regions is far less discussed.

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SQL Server 2019 leverages PolyBase for full-on data virtualization and combines its Linux/container compatibility with Kubernetes (K8s) to deliver a new technology called Big Data Clusters (BDC).

enabling companies to run high availability, distributed SQL Server clusters on Linux without the complexity and performance limitations of traditional clustering, replication, and VPN technologies." ...

In doing so, it will significantly reduce the cost and complexity of managing SQL Server clusters, as well as dramatically increase management control, application agility, availability, scalability, ...

“We included Sanbolic's Melio data management software as a key component in the 'Sanbolic Melio and Microsoft SQL 2008R2 Guide ... associated with SQL Server clustering while delivering enhanced ...

Many organizations have considered SQL Server on Linux but have yet to take the plunge as they seek more complete HA clustering solutions that ensure optimal HA without complex setup and management.

High Availability and Disaster ... which is greatly enhanced in SQL Server 2019, is supported on the Standard Edition. Big Data Clusters: What's the Story There? There have been a lot of questions ...