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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
backup systemredundancy systemautomatic switchover systemhigh availability systemfailsafe system
Antonyms / Antônimos
single point of failurenon-redundant system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de failover
Most common usage in Brazilian IT industry
General Brazilian
sistema de comutação automática
More formal or translated alternative
Portugal
sistema de ativação de contingência
European Portuguese adaptation, less commonly used than English term

Related Words

redundancydisaster recoveryhigh availabilityload balancingbackupsystem downtimerecovery time objective

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the lights on
plan for the worst
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