SQLBits 2013

Always ON Overview & Field Experience

The introduction of Availability Groups in SQL Server 2012 and the flexibility this gives administrators is truly awesome. In these session we will cover what Availability Groups bring to the table
High Availability technology has evolved to meet the demands of customers with regard to availability, scalability and Disaster Recovery. The introduction of Availability Groups in SQL Server 2012 and the flexibility this gives administrators is truly awesome. In these session we will cover what Availability Groups bring to the table, the advances in Database Mirroring, Scale out solutions and topology, and how you can cluster across different subnets using Always-On.
You will also learn about how to deploy the solution, how to utilize your secondary hardware for better return of investment and how the new solution simplifies overall deployment and management of high availability in your environment. In addition, we will also focus on the best practices associated with this new feature and, with the use of demos, dive into the details of the solution. You will learn everything you need to know to make the best use of this fantastic new feature.