Analyzing High-Availability Requirements

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

After determining that you have mission-critical applications or services that need to be highly available, analyze your business needs to determine if clustering is the best solution. You must then evaluate your applications for compatibility with clustering. Figure 7.2 illustrates the process for determining if server clusters are appropriate for your needs.

Figure 7.2   Analyzing High-Availability Requirements