Module – Cold Standby

Takeaway
The Cold Standby module keeps a secondary Mutiny system synchronised with backup snapshots from your primary system, allowing rapid recovery in the event of a failure.

Availability: Now (Mutiny version 6.3.1-7825 or later)
Requirements: Subscription upgrade and a second Mutiny system
Cost: £200 per annum (pro-rated subscription upgrade), or included free with a new appliance

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The Cold Standby module enables continuous synchronisation of backup snapshots from your primary Mutiny system to a secondary standby system.

In the event of a failure, the standby system can be quickly restored using the most recent synchronised snapshot, significantly reducing recovery time and operational disruption.

The standby system may be deployed as either a physical appliance or a virtual machine, providing flexibility to suit different resilience and deployment strategies.

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Key Benefits

• Continuous synchronisation of Mutiny backup snapshots

• Rapid recovery in the event of primary system failure

• Reduces downtime and operational impact

• Supports physical or virtual standby systems

• Simple, subscription-based upgrade

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Documentation

Setup and configuration instructions are available here:
<a href="https://mutiny.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/13000092983" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cold Standby Module Setup Guide</a>