High-Availability versus Fault-Tolerant: Understanding the Key Differences

fault-tolerance vs. High Availability

Modern systems demand uninterrupted operation to meet user expectations and business requirements. However, achieving this reliability involves understanding two critical concepts: high availability and fault tolerance. Though often used interchangeably, these terms refer to distinct strategies for minimizing downtime and ensuring system resilience. This article explores these concepts, their characteristics, examples, differences, and how to […]