failover system
[/ˈfeɪloʊvər ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: failover systems
sistema de failover
1. An automated backup system that takes over when the primary system fails, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime
The company implemented a failover system to prevent data loss during server outages.
A empresa implementou um sistema de failover para prevenir perda de dados durante quedas de servidor.
2. A redundant configuration designed to automatically switch operations from a failed component to a backup component
The failover system automatically redirected traffic to the secondary database when the primary server crashed.
O sistema de failover redirecionou automaticamente o tráfego para o banco de dados secundário quando o servidor principal caiu.
In both Brazilian and American IT environments, 'failover system' is predominantly used as-is due to the technical nature of the term. While Portuguese translations exist, most tech professionals in Brazil use the English term directly. This reflects the English-dominant culture in the global technology industry. In enterprise settings, failover systems are considered critical infrastructure in mission-critical operations.
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