Compare SQL Server HA Cluster Options
For SQL Server high availability solutions and cluster protection in Windows environments, you have several options. SIOS DataKeeper provides key benefits including: eliminating SAN as a single point of failure, improving replication efficiency, protection for applications other than SQL Server, and protection for distributed transactions and system databases. Learn more about DataKeeper or Request a Free Trial.
Your SQL High Availability Cluster Options are Summarized Below
High Availability
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AlwaysOn
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AlwaysOn
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AlwaysOn
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| Support SQL Standard Edition |  |
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| Protect Distributed Transactions | |
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| Protect an Unlimited Number of Databases | |
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| Automated Client Redirection |  |
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| Protect System Databases (Master, MSDB, etc.) |
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| Eases Database Administration | |
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| Support More than 2-Nodes in Failover Configuration | |
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| Replicates Data Other than SQL | |
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| Improves Replication Efficiency | |
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| Eliminates SAN as a Single Point of Failure | |
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| Supports Multisite Clusters | |
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If you are preparing for SQL Server 2008 EOS, learn more about how to extend support for SQL Server 2008 in Azure.
