Method for rapid recovery from a network file server failure including method for operating co-standby servers

摘要: A method for providing rapid recovery from a network file server failure through the use of backup computer system. The system runs special mass storage access program that communicates with emulator on server, making disks (or other devices) appear like they were computer. By mirroring data by writing to both and computer, copy is made. Optionally, selected portions read can be altered before being returned as result operation server. In event replace using server's stored its disks. single support plurality computers. Unlike redundant configurations, this does not require running operating