Focus on High Availability Clustering

The appeal of a clustered solution is the ability to create highly available application services using low cost, commodity hardware. A tremendous variety of clustered application solutions are available that provide high availability and scalability for web serving to databases. In all cases, clustering allows IT managers to size an application appropriately and scale it horizontally as user demands warrant. To do this successfully requires the planned integration of a variety of software and hardware components functioning as a single virtual system.

Red Hat's High Availability Cluster (HA/Cluster) offering provides a complete process for the design, integration, deployment, and scalable management through the proven stability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system platform. Customers seeking to decrease downtime and/or serve large amounts of content onto their network will find comprehensive solutions as a result of engaging Red Hat's HA/Cluster services. Addressing the unique requirements of each client's IT environment, Red Hat can enable and deliver solutions of all sizes, from load-balanced web server farms to the largest high-availability, back-end clustered databases.

Red Hat has the software packages required to build robust cluster solutions. For example, through Red Hat Network, clients gain scalable configuration enabling cluster administration services such as remote management, asset management and maintenance. Our consultants also have experience with a wide range of hardware platforms to ensure a seamless integration into any environment.

The professional services engagement model follows Red Hat's four-phase process, tailored specifically for High Availability Clustering needs.

High Availability Cluster Engagement Process