Configuring the Google Cloud Platform for High Availability

Here is a guide for migrating an on-premises SQL Server infrastructure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP), in such a way that you can ensure (HA) or 99.99% uptime of your system, by way of multizone clustering. One of the first questions you’ll need to answer is just what kind of virtual machines (VMs) you’ll need. Selecting infrastructure in GCP is a much more nuanced exercise than selecting physical servers for an on-prem deployment. Fortunately, Google employs a team of customer engineers who can help you determine just what combination of compute power, RAM, and storage your SQL Server loads will require.

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Lessons from the NFL: Avoid an Identity Crisis

So, how did a team that was architected to thrive with a balanced attack based on running the ball, falter? In his article, Jones outlines that while the Chiefs were a good team, the crux of the matter comes down to a loss of identity during pressure by the Ravens. And while you may not be a Ravens fan or a Chiefs fan, there is an important lesson for HA experts, “Don’t lose your identity when the pressure rises.”

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SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux Admin Training available on Udemy

SIOS Admin training, previously accessible primarily through prescheduled bi-monthly events, is now available on-demand through Udemy.

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