When the update is complete, the WSD is notified of this fact to allow these servers to go online into service again. The WSD then takes the appropriate action of taking servers offline or bringing them back online. Figure 3 shows half the servers in the two Web farms in Figure 2 being taken offline and updated using OmniCast. Performance means a good experience for that user, important in this new world of e-commerce to keep consumers coming back. However, performance is not the only issue.
Content needs to be updated frequently to keep that consumer interested in the site.
This requires an efficient update method to allow this content to be fresh at all times. RadWare and StarBurst Software have teamed together to provide a combined solution that meets the requirements of modern Web farms. Now, distributed Web farms may be located throughout the Internet with assurance that the updates may be realized in a non-disruptive, fast, and seamless operation.