SIOS LifeKeeper for Linux New Web Management Console to Simplify Application HA

SIOS Technology Corp. announced the latest version of LifeKeeper for Linux featuring a new Web Management Console that simplifies the way IT administrators deploy and manage HA clusters used to protect critical applications such as SAP, HANA, Oracle and others from downtime and disasters.

In today’s tech-driven landscape, organizations increasingly rely on enterprise-class applications, databases, and ERPs such as SAP, HANA, and Oracle. The demand for robust HA/DR solutions has become paramount. However, many organizations lack in-house IT resources with the specialized skills necessary to manage complex scripting and manual interventions required by these environments. Even a momentary lapse in system functionality can result in significant financial costs and reputational damage. Consequently, companies are seeking technologies that offer protection without requiring advanced IT expertise. The introduction of the LifeKeeper Web Management Console marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of simpler, more comprehensive application HA/DR.

Masahiro Arai, COO, SIOS, emphasized the transformative potential of the latest LifeKeeper release: “The new SIOS LifeKeeper Web Management Console is the 1st step in realizing our vision of empowering IT administrators with simple, holistic application HA/DR. It lays the groundwork for future innovations that will dramatically improve the way companies implement and manage HA/DR.”

In a recent analysis, Futurum Group highlighted the risks posed by the lack of automation and the resultant troubleshooting inefficiencies in HA/DR environments.

“The manual and variability of disaster recovery across cloud availability zones and regions poses a significant risk,” noted Camberley Bates, VP and practice lead, Futurum Group. “Troubleshooting inefficiencies exacerbate the situation, with the root cause of issues difficult to ascertain, making resolution challenging. Consequently, IT teams find themselves firefighting. SIOS design brings simplicity and automation to this environment, resulting in higher reliability and cost efficiency that drives measurable higher availability.”

The company’s automated approach promises to fundamentally change the landscape of HA/DR, offering simplicity, reliability, and cost efficiency. By empowering IT administrators with intuitive tools and cutting-edge technology, the LifeKeeper Web Management Console represents a step forward in safeguarding critical enterprise systems vs. downtime and disasters.

Click to enlarge

LifeKeeper Web Management Console (LKWMC) in LifeKeeper for Linux, features:

Enhanced ease-of-use: System administrators gain simplified processes and intuitive interfaces save time and reduce errors in configuration and ongoing management, particularly in cloud environments;
Set up progress tracking: Enables administrators to monitor the installation process in real-time for error-free deployment;
Self-help ‘Information Cues’: Intuitive cues offer self-help functionality for key system features, simplifying configuration and management;
Self-contained solution: A self-contained system simplifies the deployment process and reduces maintenance overhead; eliminates the need for Java or X Window system installation on the server;
Language localization: With support initially available in both Japanese and English, language localization caters to a diverse global user base;
Simplified firewall management: Requiring only 2 TCP ports, enhances security without compromising accessibility;
Responsive design: Access and functionality across a range of devices, including tablets and smartphones; and
Broader support: Support for leading platforms, OSs, and enhanced SAP integration, for versatility and compatibility.

“Complex application environments are often designed and configured by IT architects with specialized skills, but it’s the generalist IT administrators who are left to handle the ongoing management and maintenance,” explained Margaret Hoagland, VP global marketing, SIOS. “By simplifying and enhancing high availability/disaster recovery (HA/DR) solutions, SIOS is empowering these generalist IT administrators to effectively manage and maintain complex application environments, eliminating the need for IT architects with specialized, costly skills.”

The company is committed to offering support for an array of applications, platforms and environments, ensuring application availability across various systems. LifeKeeper for Linux version 9.8.1 adds:

Support for latest OSs releases:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 9.3, 8.9
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 15 SP5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) compatible OS
- Oracle Linux 9.3, 9.2, 8.9, 8.8
- Rocky Linux 9.3, 9.2, 9.1, 8.9, 8.8
- Miracle Linux 9.2, 8.8