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IBM PowerHA System Mirror

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It's kept data synchronized between multiple nodes in different datacenters, though it should have its own filesystem...
DRBD helped keep data synchronized between multiple nodes and multiple nodes in different datacenters. This alone is great; however, if you need to... Read more →
Haresh Patani
During failovers or site switches it integrates the storage and ensures the transition of your applications
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    What do you like most about IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
    Top Answer:The most valuable features are that it's robust and reliable and that the CP memory can be updated in runtime.
    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM PowerHA Syste...
    Top Answer:IBM PowerHA offers multiple editions. You can choose between the base, enterprise, or standard edition. If you intend to use it for purposes other than just ratio and not for HDR, and if you require… more »
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    What needs improvement with IBM PowerHA System Mirror?
    Top Answer:In terms of interoperability and compatibility, every time new applications and database levels are released, a thorough compatibility check is conducted in PowerHA. IBM consistently ensures… more »
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    Ranking
    4th
    out of 8 in High Availability Clustering
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    412
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    2nd
    out of 8 in High Availability Clustering
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    429
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    236
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    2
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    457
    Rating
    9.0
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    PowerHA System Mirror
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    Overview

    Transparent to your applications and databases, data is seamlessly replicated, eliminating single points of failure within your IT infrastructure. DRBD prevents data loss during hardware failures, automatically recovering systems in seconds by combining DRBD with Pacemaker. LINBIT includes Full installation and support for both components in our Enterprise Support offerings.

    IBM PowerHA technology provides high availability, business continuity and disaster recovery. It enables you to deploy an HA solution that addresses both storage and high availability requirements with one integrated configuration, which offers robust performance along with a simplified user interface. Power Systems is committed to investing in - and bringing to market - solutions designed to keep your IT environments resilient. IBM engineers work continuously to optimize IBM Power Systems hardware and operating systems to keep pace with the increasing demand for 24x365 availability.
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    Financial Services Firm25%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Wholesaler/Distributor7%
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    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    DRBD is ranked 4th in High Availability Clustering while IBM PowerHA System Mirror is ranked 2nd in High Availability Clustering with 2 reviews. DRBD is rated 8.0, while IBM PowerHA System Mirror is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of DRBD writes "It's kept data synchronized between multiple nodes in different datacenters, though it should have its own filesystem which can be used in multi-master environments". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM PowerHA System Mirror writes "During failovers or site switches it integrates the storage and ensures the transition of your applications". DRBD is most compared with Windows Server Failover Clustering, Veritas InfoScale Availability and HPE Serviceguard, whereas IBM PowerHA System Mirror is most compared with Windows Server Failover Clustering, Veritas InfoScale Availability and HPE Serviceguard.

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