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Description

DRBD® (Distributed Replicated Block Device) is an open source, software-centric solution for block storage replication on Linux, engineered to provide high-performance and high-availability (HA) data services by synchronously or asynchronously mirroring local block devices between nodes in real-time. As a virtual block-device driver deeply integrated into the Linux kernel, DRBD guarantees optimal local read performance while facilitating efficient write-through replication to peer devices. The user-space tools, including drbdadm, drbdsetup, and drbdmeta, support declarative configuration, metadata management, and overall administration across different installations. Initially designed to support two-node HA clusters, DRBD 9.x has evolved to accommodate multi-node replication and seamlessly integrate into software-defined storage (SDS) systems like LINSTOR, which enhances its applicability in cloud-native frameworks. This evolution reflects the growing demand for robust data management solutions in increasingly complex environments.

Description

Failover Clustering in Windows Server (and Azure Local) allows a collection of independent servers to collaborate, enhancing both availability and scalability for clustered roles, which were previously referred to as clustered applications and services. These interconnected nodes utilize a combination of hardware and software solutions, ensuring that if one node encounters a failure, another node seamlessly takes over its responsibilities through an automated failover mechanism. Continuous monitoring of clustered roles ensures that if they cease to function properly, they can be restarted or migrated to uphold uninterrupted service. Additionally, this feature includes support for Cluster Shared Volumes (CSVs), which create a cohesive, distributed namespace and enable reliable shared storage access across all nodes, thereby minimizing potential service interruptions. Common applications of Failover Clustering encompass high‑availability file shares, SQL Server instances, and Hyper‑V virtual machines. This functionality is available on Windows Server versions 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, as well as within Azure Local environments, making it a versatile choice for organizations looking to enhance their system resilience. By leveraging Failover Clustering, organizations can ensure their critical applications remain available even in the event of hardware failures.

API Access

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API Access

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Integrations

Active Directory No 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Microsoft Hyper-V No 
MySQL Yes 
PowerShell No 
SIOS DataKeeper No 
SQL No 
Windows Server No 

Integrations

Active Directory Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Microsoft Hyper-V Yes 
MySQL No 
PowerShell Yes 
SIOS DataKeeper Yes 
SQL Yes 
Windows Server Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

LINBIT

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

linbit.com/drbd/

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/failover-clustering/failover-clustering-overview

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