Thread: What is the difference between switchover and failover ?
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Old 01-30-2012, 07:32 AM
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Switchover – This is done when both primary and standby databases are available. It is pre-planned.

Failover – This is done when the primary database is NO longer available (ie in a Disaster). It is not pre-planned.
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