Chapter 11. Ensuring Reliability

Time

This lesson takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Goals

Learn to establish metrics against which you can measure performance

Learn the components of high availability services

Learn to create software-based redundant disk and network services

Learn to configure IP failover server pairs

In previous chapters, you’ve learned about ensuring the integrity of data against human error or maliciousness. This chapter looks at the other side of that equation: maintaining the integrity and reliability of systems against mechanical failure, with a focus on Apple-branded technology systems. This process requires planning, understanding of business needs, and technical skills.

The administrator’s goal is to provide “high ...

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