2 servers with T1 point to point connection

I have 2 identical servers that will be at 2 locations connected with a T1
point to point. I am trying to figure out my best option. The second server
will basically be a disaster recovery box in case something happens to the
first. Should I use virualization or could I setup some sort of clustering?
I will be using Windows Hyper V if I go with virtualization. Any suggestions
will be great.

"Jamie" <Jamie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A05053AF-AC35-4B50-83F1-04A36B3A666B@microsoft.com...
> I have 2 identical servers that will be at 2 locations connected with a T1
> point to point. I am trying to figure out my best option. The second
> server
> will basically be a disaster recovery box in case something happens to the
> first. Should I use virualization or could I setup some sort of
> clustering?
> I will be using Windows Hyper V if I go with virtualization. Any
> suggestions
> will be great.

That is entirely up to you, and depends on your requirements. There is no
"right" solution that fits every case.

Is it a DC? A virtual machine is fine for a backup DC. If you want them
clustered, then "hardware" has to be the same, so virtualization is out of
the question.

On Dec 11, 9:01*pm, Jamie <Ja...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have 2 identical servers that will be at 2 locations connected with a T1
> point to point. *I am trying to figure out my best option. *The second server
> will basically be a disaster recovery box in case something happens to the
> first. *Should I use virualization or could I setup some sort of clustering? *
> I will be using Windows Hyper V if I go with virtualization. Any suggestions
> will be great.

We really need more information. What application(s) is the server
running? What OS? Is it a DC as well? What is your RPO? RTO? How
many users? What is the current size of the data set and the rate of
change?

Having a hot standby server is a great idea and virtualization can
certainly make your recovery process easier. Send more details and we
can help put together your best solution.