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The failover process is a critical component of highly available systems, designed to automatically switch to a redundant or standby system upon the failure or abnormal termination of the primary system. This ensures minimal disruption to services and data integrity. The trigger for failover can be a variety of issues, including hardware failure, software errors, network outages, or even planned maintenance.

Upon detection of a failure, the failover process initiates a series of predefined steps. This typically involves isolating the failed system and activating the standby system. The standby system takes over the workload and responsibilities of the primary, aiming to resume normal operations as quickly as possible. This transition can involve redirecting network traffic, mounting shared storage, and restarting critical services.

The success of a failover process relies on robust monitoring and timely detection of failures. Automated failover systems are designed to react much faster than manual intervention, significantly reducing downtime. However, the complexity of the failover process itself requires careful planning, configuration, and regular testing to ensure it functions as intended when needed. There are different types of failover strategies, including active-passive, active-active, and warm standby, each offering varying levels of redundancy and recovery time objectives.