[Linux-HA] quorumd - is anyone using it?

[b52 at entrap.de]

> Hi all,
>
> is anyone actually using the quorum daemon?
>
> My assessment seems to suggest that it is not workable in any scenario;
> but maybe I have missed something?
>
> If not and I'm right, I am afraid that users might actually deploy it,
> thinking it solves something and then be very upset when it fails under
> fire. Possibly, the prudent action at this time is to disable it from
> the package and build by default, until it is completed.

I thought it is essential for any cluster with an even amount of nodes?
How would you decide DR in a split-brain condition of two nodes without a
quorum server? Is it possible?

Cheers,
Holger

> Regards,
>     Lars
>
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