Chapter 3. Choosing High Availability

THE KEY TOPICS IN THIS CHAPTER ARE

• Launching a Phase 0 (zero) High Availability assessment

• A hybrid high availability selection method

• Scenario 1: Application service provider (ASP) assessment

• Scenario 2: Worldwide sales and marketing (brand promotion) assessment

• Scenario 3: Investment portfolio management assessment

• Scenario 4: Call before you dig assessment

• Cost justification of a selected high availability solution—ROI

• High availability considerations embedded in your development methodology