SQL Server HA on RHEL: Meet Pacemaker HA Agent v2 (tech preview)

31 · Red Hat · May 18, 2026, 7:52 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the introduction of Pacemaker HA Agent v2, a tech preview aimed at improving high availability for SQL Server on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). It addresses prior limitations of the original agent, which led to slow failover and inadequate health monitoring. The new agent enhances performance through advanced health checks, quick failover, and better security, positioning it as a significant upgrade for those managing SQL Server on RHEL.