Linux HA heartbeat

Lars Marowsky-Brée

The tutorial is divided into two parts.

In this first one, led by Lars Marowsky-Brée, we will explain the basics and point out common misunderstandings and pitfalls, and how to build and Highly-Available systems with Linux HA. Topics covered will include fundamental and advanced concepts, terminology, basic setup, different heartbeat media, IO fencing / STONITH, locking, requirements on applications and a brief overview of related projects.

The second half of the tutorial will be led by Alan Robertson; please see there.