SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a powerful tool for managing and delivering reports in an enterprise environment. When configuring SSRS within a SQL Server Always On Availability Group, it’s essential to take specific steps to ensure that SSRS subscriptions continue to function properly during failovers. This blog outlines the key actions required to maintain seamless SSRS operations in such a setup.
Category: Windows Failover Cluster
Enhancing Availability with SQL Server AlwaysOn Database-Level Health Detection
AlwaysOn Database-Level Health Detection is an optional configuration that enhances the resilience of availability group databases. It monitors database transactions and, if an issue is detected, can automatically trigger a failover to another replica. This proactive measure helps maintain application availability even in the event of hardware or I/O failures.
Understanding Quorum Loss in a Windows Failover Cluster with SQL Server Always On Availability Groups
This article provides an in-depth exploration of quorum loss in Windows Failover Clusters and its impact on SQL Server Always On Availability Groups. It explains how nodes communicate using heartbeat packets, the process of handling failed heartbeats, and the rejoining of nodes to the cluster. The post also outlines various quorum voting configurations and their implications for cluster stability and data integrity. Additionally, it discusses the importance of maintaining quorum for high availability and disaster recovery in SQL Server environments.