Old revisions Add to book Export to PDF Fold/unfold all Book Creator Add this page to your book Book Creator Remove this page from your book Manage book (0 page(s)) Help This is an old revision of the document! What is Failover and Why is it Important? The Benefits of Using a Failover System with BioStar 2 Failover is a function that automatically switches to a standby server, database or network when failure of the primary system is detected. Failover prevents server downtime, data loss and system failure. It can protect mission-critical data 24/7 with no downtime. BioStar 2 manages employee and visitor time and attendance data, which may contain mission-critical information. If you want to automate maintenance and protect your database against cybersecurity threats, installing a failover system can be the solution. To enable failover for BioStar 2, install Mantech Continuous Cluster Server (MCCS), a high availability solution provided by Korean IT service provider manTech. [Figure 1. How MCCS works with the BioStar 2 System] MCCS monitors systems in real time to detect the failure of servers, storage, networks, application services and operating systems. When failure occurs, it automatically switches from the active server to a standby server and maintains data consistency through network mirroring and real-time replication of block level data. This also enables maintenance and recovery of the system with no downtime. Pairing BioStar 2 with a failover system enhances availability and service continuity. It also helps to increase productivity and cost-efficiency by minimizing unnecessary resources to manage failure, such as manpower, applications and extra storage. You can manage T&A data in a safer environment ensuring the stability of the database on a 24-hour basis.