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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.

Description

Concentrate on creating applications for processing data streams instead of spending time on infrastructure upkeep. The Managed Service for Apache Kafka takes care of Zookeeper brokers and clusters, handling tasks such as configuring the clusters and performing version updates. To achieve the desired level of fault tolerance, distribute your cluster brokers across multiple availability zones and set an appropriate replication factor. This service continuously monitors the metrics and health of the cluster, automatically replacing any node that fails to ensure uninterrupted service. You can customize various settings for each topic, including the replication factor, log cleanup policy, compression type, and maximum message count, optimizing the use of computing, network, and disk resources. Additionally, enhancing your cluster's performance is as simple as clicking a button to add more brokers, and you can adjust the high-availability hosts without downtime or data loss, allowing for seamless scalability. By utilizing this service, you can ensure that your applications remain efficient and resilient amidst any unforeseen challenges.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Active Directory Yes 
Apache Kafka No 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Microsoft Hyper-V Yes 
PowerShell Yes 
SIOS DataKeeper Yes 
SQL Yes 
Windows Server Yes 
Yandex Cloud No 

Integrations

Active Directory No 
Apache Kafka Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Microsoft Hyper-V No 
PowerShell No 
SIOS DataKeeper No 
SQL No 
Windows Server No 
Yandex Cloud Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version 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 

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 No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Yandex

Country

United Arab Emirates

Website

cloud.yandex.com/en/services/managed-kafka

Product Features

Product Features

Database

Backup and Recovery No 
Creation / Development No 
Data Migration No 
Data Replication No 
Data Search No 
Data Security No 
Database Conversion No 
Mobile Access No 
Monitoring No 
NOSQL No 
Performance Analysis No 
Queries No 
Relational Interface No 
Virtualization No 

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