Availability Flashcards
What ensures information, systems, and resources are accessible and operational when needed by authorized users?
Availability
What is availability referred to as when discussing uptime within a network?
The number of nines the network can provide. 3 nines (99% uptime) and 5 nines (system guarantees a downtime of no more than 5.26 minutes a year)
What is a duplication of critical components or functions of a system with the intention of enhancing its reliability?
Redundancy
What are the various types of redudancy?
Server, data, network, power
What involves using multiple servers in a load balance so that if one is overloaded or fails, the other servers can take over the load to continue supporting end users
Server Redundancy
What involves storing data in multiple places?
Data Redundancy
What ensures that if one network path fails, the data can travel through another route
Network Redundancy
What involves the backup power sources to ensure that an organization’s systems remain operational during periods of power disruption or outages within a local service area?
Power Redundancy