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- VMware HA (High Availability) is a utility that eliminates the need for dedicated standby hardware and software in a virtualized environment. The utility is part of a virtualization suite called VMware Infrastructure 3. In IT (information technology), the term high availability refers to a system or component that is continuously operational for long periods.

Key features of VMware HA include:

Proactive monitoring of all physical servers and virtual machines
Automatic detection of server failure
Rapid restart of virtual machines affected by server failure
Optimal placement of virtual machines after server failure
Scalable availability up to 32 nodes across multiple servers

VMware, a subsidiary of EMC Corporation, is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and provides virtualization software for x86-compatible computers.

Learn more about VMware High Availability and Fault Tolerance

VMware focuses on stability, availability and security with vSphere 4: With vSphere 4, VMware has shifted gears, focusing on application and infrastructure 'vServices' such as Fault Tolerance, vShield Zones, increased VM memory limits and more.
Configuring VMware High Availability for your virtual servers' needs: Avoid the need for stand-by hardware with VMware High Availability (HA). Learn what it does and how to configure it to your environment's needs with our step-by-step instructions.
Get virtualization availability via Windows clustering, VMware HA and more: There are a variety of ways to accomplish varying levels of availability amongst your virtual servers.

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09 Sep 2009

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-	Learn how VMware HA works.
-	SearchVMware.com offers news, tips and expert advice in their VMware Infrastructure 3 pages.
-	Read an overview of VMware Infrastructure 3.

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