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Failing back using fast-failback synchronization

To use the fast-failback synchronization method to fail back to the original Primary, the fast-failback feature must be enabled when taking over the Primary role.

For more information about the fast-failback feature, see the Chapter 7, "Transferring the Primary Role" in the Veritas Volume Replicator Administrator's Guide.

 To fail back to the original Primary using fast-failback synchronization

1. If Auto fast failback is selected in the Takeover dialog box during the takeover, go to step 3; otherwise go to the next step.
2. If Fast failback was selected in the Takeover dialog box during the takeover, synchronize the data volumes on the original Primary, which is now the new Secondary, with the data volumes on the new Primary using the Replay Failback Log task (Replication > Replay Failback Log).
3. After the replay completes, stop the application on the new Primary at a scheduled time.
4. Migrate the Primary Role to the original or failed Primary. For instructions, see Migrating the Primary role.