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Business Continuity with IBM Db2 HADR & Linux Pacemaker on Lenovo ThinkSystem

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Published
17 Sep 2025
Form Number
LP2244
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33 pages, 1.8 MB

Abstract

This document provides a comprehensive guide to deploying IBM Db2 for Linux in high-availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) configurations on Lenovo ThinkSystem infrastructure. Focusing on the needs of enterprise OLTP and SAP environments, it details the setup, configuration, and management of Db2's native HA features, including High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) and integration with the Linux Pacemaker clustering software.

This document offers detailed preferred practices for automating failover, achieving maximum application availability, and optimizing performance for critical SAP workloads. It is intended for database administrators, system engineers, and IT architects with a foundational understanding of Db2 administration, Linux operating systems, and general high-availability concepts. This document is an essential resource for professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting robust, enterprise-class data management solutions.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
2 Authors
3 Why High Availability & Disaster Recovery
4 High Availability solutions with Db2
5 Prerequisites for an integrated solution using pacemaker
6 Installation & Configuration of Db2 for SAP Applications
7 Configuration of Db2 HADR
8 Linux Pacemaker cluster configuration
9 Resources

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