stretch cluster

Stretched Clusters Explained: What is a Stretch Cluster?

Stretched clusters, also known as stretch clusters or metro clusters, are a computing configuration that spreads virtualized infrastructure across two or more physically separate locations, like data centers or buildings. If one site fails, the other site can take over to ensure continuous operation, enabling real-time failover capabilities. This setup provides enhanced availability and redundancy, enabling organizations to better prepare for [...]

What is High Availability? A Beginner’s Guide

What is High Availability? High availability (HA) refers to a system’s ability to ensure uninterrupted operation and accessibility, typically measured as a percentage of uptime. Reduced downtime, the elimination of single points of failure, and the replication and distribution of data across multiple locations all contribute to creating a highly available architecture. How is High Availability Measured? High availability [...]

Deploying Stretch Clusters to Increase Resiliency

Did you know that most disasters are localized to a specific room, building, or campus? Similarly, the majority of maintenance and repairs are completed in a single location too. These more frequent events often create significant disruption for IT operations. Luckily, this disruption can be reduced or eliminated through the use of stretch clusters. Join us for an in-depth navigation [...]

Could SvSAN Save You from Disaster?

Storm season is upon us. Hurricanes cause around $400 mil in damage and kill around 70 people on average, in the United States, every year. Thousands of businesses are affected, with many experiencing downtime and power outages that lasts days and weeks, and some SMEs are taking years to get back on track - many just go out of business. [...]

Creating Stretch Clusters With StorMagic SvSAN

Many physical disruptions and disasters that organizations face are localized to a specific room, building or campus. Much maintenance and repair work that organizations undertake is similarly contained to a single location or is completed in a staged manner. For IT operations, these more-frequent, localized events cause significant disruption, but the disruption can be minimized or eliminated through the use [...]