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Description
An effective availability solution designed for safeguarding ESX/ESXi, Hyper-V, and physical Windows systems significantly streamlines IT management tasks while also minimizing costs. It enables centralized control over all backup operations through traditional monitoring tools, offering comprehensive features such as in-depth testing, reporting, and analytics. This solution is tailored to meet the specific recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO) of a business. With capabilities like near Continuous Data Protection (CDP), immediate replication for failover, and automated data validation alongside test failovers, it guarantees ongoing continuity and availability. Additional features, including multi-tier storage support, archiving capabilities, and enhanced data duplication options, contribute to the cost-effectiveness of Paragon Protect & Restore. Furthermore, it is scalable to meet evolving IT demands and can be seamlessly integrated with VMware and Hyper-V hypervisors, allowing for quick adjustments in storage configuration and infrastructure growth within minutes. This flexibility ensures that organizations can maintain optimal performance while adapting to their changing needs.
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
Integrations
Active Directory
No
Microsoft 365
No
Microsoft Azure
No
Microsoft Hyper-V
No
PowerShell
No
SIOS DataKeeper
No
SQL
No
Windows Server
No
Integrations
Active Directory
Yes
Microsoft 365
Yes
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Microsoft Hyper-V
Yes
PowerShell
Yes
SIOS DataKeeper
Yes
SQL
Yes
Windows Server
Yes
Pricing Details
$89.00/one-time/user
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
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
No
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)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Paragon Software Group
Country
United States
Website
www.paragon-software.com/business/protect-restore/
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
Business Continuity
Backup Log
Yes
Backup Scheduling
Yes
Compression
No
Continuous Backup
Yes
Encryption
No
Incremental Backup
No
Local Server Options
Yes
Multiple System Support
No
Remote Server Options
Yes
Secure Data Storage
Yes
Web Access / Restoration
Yes
Business Management
Billing & Invoicing
No
CRM
No
Employee Management
No
Financial Management
No
Inventory Management
No
Marketing Management
No
Order Management
No
Point of Sale (POS)
No
Project Management
No
Purchasing
No
Scheduling
No
Time & Expense Tracking
No
Training Management
No
Vendor Management
No
Data Recovery
Web Access / Restoration
No
Backup Log
No
Backup Scheduling
No
Compression
No
Continuous Backup
No
Encryption
No
Incremental Backup
No
Local Server Options
No
Multiple System Support
No
Remote Server Options
No
Secure Data Storage
No
Disaster Recovery
Administration Policies
Yes
Bare-Metal Recovery
No
Encryption
No
Failover Testing
Yes
Flexible Data Capture
Yes
Multi-Platform Support
No
Multiple Data Type Support
No
Offline Storage
Yes