the-muse
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Linux server failover question.
I recently purchased a second linux (Redhat 9) server to have as a backup of data on my primary linux (Redhat 9) server (including several mySQL databases used by my clients for their ecommerce websites). Is there a way to keep my backup linux server in synch with my primary linux server, then have it automatically assume the tasks of the primary linux server should the primary linux server fail for any reason?
Thank you,
The-Muse
Thank you,
The-Muse
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I'd like to thank terwee for his answer, and the time he took to respond to my question. Although I may not be using his solution, because I do not yet fully understand it, I am grateful for the links and have been studying about Heartbeat and DRBD, and feel confident that his solution would be an acceptable answer to my question if I were more linux literate.
Research to date has revealed that this question can lead the beginning linux enthusiast to understanding much about linux not even implied within this question. For me, that implication is, for lack of a better word, "fun". I've also discovered several options to a potential solution to the question at other internet sites, many of which have varying perspectives on the best way to accomplish "high availability" or "failover" configuration, but none of which serve as the ultimate solution for someone at the "advanced beginner" level who now owns two servers before learning how to best administer the first one. I stuck my toe in the water - it wasn't cold - so I dove in. I don't imagine I'll drown, and I love swimming.
Best wishes,
The-Muse
Research to date has revealed that this question can lead the beginning linux enthusiast to understanding much about linux not even implied within this question. For me, that implication is, for lack of a better word, "fun". I've also discovered several options to a potential solution to the question at other internet sites, many of which have varying perspectives on the best way to accomplish "high availability" or "failover" configuration, but none of which serve as the ultimate solution for someone at the "advanced beginner" level who now owns two servers before learning how to best administer the first one. I stuck my toe in the water - it wasn't cold - so I dove in. I don't imagine I'll drown, and I love swimming.
Best wishes,
The-Muse
ASKER
I did find a solution that may work until I can better understand heartbeat and DRBD at: http://www.autofailover.com.
Best regards,
the-muse