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Description

HPE Serviceguard for Linux (SGLX) is a clustering solution focused on high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) that aims to ensure maximum uptime for essential Linux workloads, whether they are deployed on-premises, in virtualized setups, or across hybrid and public cloud environments. It consistently tracks the performance of applications, services, databases, servers, networks, storage, and processes; when it identifies issues, it rapidly initiates automated failover, typically within four seconds, all while maintaining data integrity. SGLX accommodates both shared-storage and shared-nothing architectures through its Flex Storage add-on, which allows for the provision of highly available services like SAP HANA and NFS in situations where SAN is not an option. The E5 edition, which is solely focused on HA, offers zero-RPO application failover alongside comprehensive monitoring and a user-friendly workload-centric graphical interface. In contrast, the E7 edition that combines HA and DR features introduces capabilities such as multi-target replication, automated recovery with a simple button press, rehearsals for disaster recovery, and the flexibility for workload mobility between on-premises systems and the cloud, thereby enhancing operational resilience. This versatility makes SGLX a valuable asset for businesses aiming to maintain continuous service availability in the face of potential disruptions.

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

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft Azure Yes 
Microsoft Hyper-V Yes 
Active Directory No 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Yes 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
IBM Db2 Yes 
KVM Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Yes 
PowerShell No 
SAP HANA Yes 
SAP NetWeaver Yes 
SIOS DataKeeper No 
SQL No 
SQL Server Yes 
VMware Cloud Yes 
Windows Server No 

Integrations

Microsoft Azure Yes 
Microsoft Hyper-V Yes 
Active Directory Yes 
Amazon Web Services (AWS) No 
Google Cloud Platform No 
IBM Db2 No 
KVM No 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure No 
PowerShell Yes 
SAP HANA No 
SAP NetWeaver No 
SIOS DataKeeper Yes 
SQL Yes 
SQL Server No 
VMware Cloud No 
Windows Server Yes 

Pricing Details

$30 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

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

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Founded

1939

Country

United States

Website

buy.hpe.com/us/en/software/high-availability-disaster-recovery-software/serviceguard-software/serviceguard-for-linux/hpe-serviceguard-for-linux/p/376220

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

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

Product Features

Disaster Recovery

Administration Policies No 
Bare-Metal Recovery No 
Encryption No 
Failover Testing No 
Flexible Data Capture No 
Multi-Platform Support No 
Multiple Data Type Support No 
Offline Storage No 

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