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The Ultimate Guide to Database High Availability

Percona

Defining high availability In general terms, high availability refers to the continuous operation of a system with little to no interruption to end users in the event of hardware or software failures, power outages, or other disruptions. If a primary server fails, a backup server can take over and continue to serve requests.

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Setting Up and Deploying PostgreSQL for High Availability

Percona

Where a high availability design once worked well, it can no longer keep up with more complex requirements. The majority of SPOFs are a consequence of scale, where designs that were once adequate (excellent, even) no longer meet evolving, more complex requirements. Failover is essential to minimizing downtime.

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Progress Delayed Is Progress Denied

Alex Russell

Chrome has missed several APIs for 3+ years: Storage Access API. Apple's policy against browser engine choice adds years of delays beyond the (expected) delay of design iteration, specification authoring, and browser feature development. is access to hardware devices. Where Chrome Has Lagged. Device APIs: The Final Frontier.

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