Description: Hypervisor failover is a critical process in managing virtualized infrastructures, allowing virtual machines (VMs) to automatically switch to a backup hypervisor in the event of a failure of the primary hypervisor. This mechanism is essential for ensuring high availability and service continuity in virtualization environments. When a hypervisor experiences an issue, such as hardware failure or software error, failover ensures that VMs are transferred without interruptions to an alternative hypervisor, minimizing downtime. This process relies on data replication and constant synchronization between hypervisors, allowing VMs to maintain their state and functionality. Additionally, hypervisor failover can be configured to be automatic or manual, depending on the organization’s needs. Implementing this technology enhances system resilience and optimizes resource management, enabling businesses to maintain critical operations even in adverse situations. Hypervisor failover is applicable in various virtualization environments, facilitating orchestration and control of VMs in distributed settings.
