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Re: [hobbit] HA solutions



Hi,

we're running a 2-node Linux-HA cluster using DRBD 8 and Xen. Xymon/hobbit is installed in a Xen domain.

If a node fails the Xen domain is automatically switched over to the other node.

With DRBD 8.0.x even live migration is possible. There is no need to use a cluster filesystem (like ocfs2 or gfs). Have a look at http://fghaas.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/drbd-806-brings-full-live-migration-for-xen-on-drbd

Our current installation uses Debian Etch 4.0, Xen 3.2 (Backports), DRBD (Source) and Heartbeat 2.1.x (Backports).

Regards,
Alexander

Am 10.02.2009 16:36, Gary Baluha schrieb:
I know there was a thread on this a while back, and if I recall, there was mention that the 4.3.0 line would have features for HA.

Anyway, I've been working on implementing a 2-node HA Xymon cluster using LinuxHA, and probably DRBD for shared disk (I have yet to implement DRBD, though). The Apache and Xymon services fail over to the other node fairly nicely, and I have successfully testing that using a shared IP to the Xymon web page works. It's still in the early stages of implementation and testing, but so far it appears hold hold promise.

I'd be interesting in hearing about other HA solutions that have been implemented (if any). I don't recall previous mention of LinuxHA, so if no one else has done it, I'll be glad to update the list with my progress.