Step 2: Choose the Active Goal

Each member process of a fault tolerance group must specify its active goal when it joins the group. Rendezvous fault tolerance software manages the members so that the number of active members equals the active goal if possible.

Choose an active goal to fit the application:

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If it is important to avoid duplication of service, then consider an active goal equal to one.

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If it is important to share the service load across many members, then choose an active goal to match the expected need for service.

For details and examples, see Active Goal.

All the members of a group must specify the same active goal.