> Stephen, The two server are mounted in the same rack. They > are used for a broadcast TV automation system. The SQL > servers hold the Metadata for video recording and playback. > The Metadata comes from user input, IP based Internet and > satellites feeds, Baseband recordings from tape or live > broadcasts, automated video ingestion and automation control. > We aren't looked for two systems updating one database at > the same time; we are looking for real time redundancy to > protect use from hardware failure. We are trying to > eliminate a singe point of failure and these servers are the > last piece to the puzzle.
Have you considered Raid, with hot swappable disks? As I understand Raid, that would give you enough redundancy to rebuild failed drives. With the drives covered, you could possibly keep some spare parts in inventory for other points of failure. Bill _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
