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Understanding Passive Site Server in SCCM
System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) passive site server provides high availability (HA) by acting as a secondary site server that can take over during failover scenarios.
Prerequisites for Setting Up Passive Mode Site Server
- Install SCCM on secondary hardware
- Configure shared content library path
Promoting Passive Site Server to Active During Failover
During a failover, the passive site server can be promoted to active. This process involves setting the site server to primary and updating the site database.
Testing Failover Without Impacting Production
It’s essential to test failover in a maintenance window to minimize disruption to production environments.
Monitoring Passive Site Server Health in SCCM Console
The SCCM console provides a health dashboard for monitoring the passive site server’s status.
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Written by Mohammed Akhter
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