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Chapter 8 Database Failure and Failover : Overview

Overview
The TIBCO iProcess Engine stores all iProcess data in its database (Oracle, SQL Server or DB2). It therefore relies on the availability of that database to be able to process work. If the database fails, the TIBCO iProcess Engine can do nothing until the database returns.
Database failover capability exists when the database is configured in such a way that if a failure occurs, a standby instance of the database takes over immediately with no or minimal impact on service. Failover capability can be provided in many ways, depending on the hardware, operating system and database systems you are using. Failover capability is therefore an essential component of any high-availability, production-level system involving the TIBCO iProcess Engine.
If a database failure or failover occurs, the TIBCO iProcess Engine is able to:

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