Simulate a failover at regular intervals to ensure that the failover system operates properly.
Perform a failover test immediately after installing the failover server, and at least once every quarter afterwards. By testing the failover system, you ensure that when you need the failover system urgently, it will operate smoothly. It also helps you to know what to expect during a failover.
The test takes about 30 minutes. Allow more time when you first run the test because you need to configure the failover server to match the primary server's configuration.
For testing, simulate primary and tertiary server failure by disconnecting the server network connection.
You can then follow the procedures for:
- Failing over to the EPM server
- Restoring the primary server to normal operation
Related topics
Switching to EPM failover mode
Restoring the primary server to normal operation
Failing over to the EPM server
Reverting the EPM server to secondary mode