When managing a database, ensuring data availability and integrity is paramount, especially in the face of hardware failures, software bugs, or natural disasters. SQL Server offers a suite of features designed to provide high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions. This article delves into the technical aspects of SQL Server’s HA and DR options. These include Always On Availability Groups, Database Mirroring, Log Shipping, and Replication. We’ll also cover strategies for implementing a disaster recovery plan through a simulation/example.
Always On Availability Groups
Always On Availability Groups (henceforth referred to as AGs in this article) in SQL Server