Part I. Introduction to DRBD

Table of Contents

1. DRBD Fundamentals
1.1. Kernel module
1.2. User space administration tools
1.3. Resources
1.4. Resource roles
2. DRBD Features
2.1. Single-primary mode
2.2. Dual-primary mode
2.3. Replication modes
2.4. Multiple replication transports
2.5. Efficient synchronization
2.5.1. Variable-rate synchronization
2.5.2. Fixed-rate synchronization
2.5.3. Checksum-based synchronization
2.6. Suspended replication
2.7. On-line device verification
2.8. Replication traffic integrity checking
2.9. Split brain notification and automatic recovery
2.10. Support for disk flushes
2.11. Disk error handling strategies
2.12. Strategies for dealing with outdated data
2.13. Three-way replication
2.14. Long-distance replication with DRBD Proxy
2.15. Truck based replication
2.16. Floating peers