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What is SQL Server Always On Availability Groups internal architecture?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Always On uses log transport and redo threads to synchronize replicas.

Deep explanation

Primary replica sends transaction log records to secondary replicas using log senders. Secondary replicas harden logs and apply redo threads. Synchronization modes determine commit behavior. Health detection and failover clustering manage role transitions.

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