When Microsoft ends support for SQL Server 2008/2008 R2, any organizations running them will need to have migrated to an alternate solution. The trouble is, those considering migrating to an Azure solution who need to run Failover Cluster Instances (FCI) will need something more. In that case, there’s only one solution that’s recommended for Microsoft Azure: SIOS DataKeeper. SIOS DataKeeper enables clustering in the cloud, including the creation of a SQL Server 2008/2008 R2 FCI, allowing you to achieve your high availability goals to prevent downtime and unnecessary business interruptions.
This e-book will give you an overview of a complete, high-availability move to Azure, including an overview of how Sanless Clusters work and what it takes to deploy Windows Server Failover Clusters with SIOS DataKeeper. It includes a summary of the eight steps required to complete configuration of SIOS DataKeeper, as well as guidance in choosing cluster pairs for high availability and fast disaster recovery.