database-cluster

MySql cluster "split brain" solution?

Before few days I was at some IT conference here in Belgrade. On Agenda was a topic about MySql, and clustering in MySql, and the guys from MySql said that they have the best solution for cluster split brain problem, does anyone know something about this, is this true or just a marketing trick? ...

Multiple "Default" instances in SQL Server cluster? (AKA multiple clustered instances without requiring an instance name to connect)

I'm setting up multiple SQL instances on an active/active cluster, and on our existing SQL Cluster, the cluster name is SQLCLUSTER, but we access the instances as SQLCLUSTERINST1\Instance1, SQLCLUSTERINST2\Instance2, etc. Since each instance has its own IP and network name anyway, can I install SQL as the "Default" instance on each netwo...

Add Analysis Services to a clustered SQL Server 2008 instance

I have an existing multi-instance SQL 2008 cluster, and I'm trying to add Analysis Services to an existing instance. I start the installation, pick "Add features", configure SSAS, and then on the final pre-installation check, I fail the "Existing clustered or cluster-prepared instance" check. Of course I'd fail this check - I'm trying to...

pgpool-II for Postgres - Is it what I need?

I just stumbled upon pgpool-II in my search for clustering my Postgres DB (just getting ready to deploy a web app in a couple months). I still have the shakes from excitement, but I'm nervous, as each time I find something this excellent I am soon let down. Have you any experience with pgpool-II, and will it help me run my database in mu...