Cluster Implementation

Your boss approached you to identify a solution for a performance issue and system outages that have been experienced on a customer service database system. This was a topic of discussion and a big concern at last quarter’s management meeting. You are tasked with identifying a solution to this problem. Your first thought was to suggest the implementation of a cluster, but you will need the support of your boss and upper management to be able to implement this solution.

Draft a 2-page e-mail to your boss suggesting the implementation of a cluster. Be sure to include the following:

How would leveraging a cluster reduce service outages?

What are the minimum requirements for the implementation of a cluster?

Provide a basic cost analysis for the solution (implementation) that you are recommending.