The IRC: Availability profile option defines the mode in which the primary and the HA instances run. You set this profile option on the primary and the HA instances to transition between the two instances to support the candidate job site.
The profile option values are:
This value indicates that the complete iRecruitment functionality is available. This is the default value and you must set it only on the primary instance.
This value indicates that only the limited High Availability functionality is available. Set this value only on the HA instance. When set, site visitors cannot log in or use the complete registration functionality. They can only search and apply for jobs. During the application process, if the person is not an existing iRecruitment registered user, the HA instance prompts the person to register before they apply for a job.
This value indicates that an alternate job site with limited features is available. Select this value on the primary and HA instances in the following scenarios:
Scenario 1: Set this value on the primary instance before the maintenance downtime to indicate the availability of the candidate job site on the HA instance. When you set this value, the primary instance automatically directs the site visitors to the candidate job site on the HA instance. Site visitors who have already accessed the candidate job site on the primary instance cannot log in or register. The job site displays an instruction message that informs site visitors to access the alternate candidate job site to search and apply for jobs. It prompts the users who have already logged in to complete their work and log out. Managers can continue their work and by default will not see any information messages on their pages.
Scenario 2: Set this value on the HA instance when the candidate job site is available again on the primary instance and is in the Full functionality mode. When you set this value, the HA instance automatically redirects the new site visitors to the candidate job site on the primary instance. The HA instance displays an information message to the site visitors who have already accessed the candidate job site to access the job site on the primary instance. Registered users who are in the process of submitting their job applications in the HA instance can complete their work. If the person is not an iRecruitment registered user, the HA instance directs the person to the candidate job site on the primary instance.
This value suspends all user actions on either the primary instance or the HA instance and informs the users that an alternate instance is available to search and apply for jobs. Set this value on the primary and HA instances in the following scenarios:
Scenario 1: Set this value on the primary instance after the instance is in the HA Information mode for a specific period. When you set the profile option to HA Redirect, the primary instance informs the site visitors, or candidates to access the candidate job site on the HA instance to search and apply for jobs. Managers cannot access the HA instance when the primary instance is down for maintenance.
Scenario 2: Set this value on the HA instance after it has been in the HA Information mode for a specific period of time. When you set the profile option to HA Redirect, the HA instance automatically redirects the site visitors and candidates to the job site on the primary instance.
The following table gives a combination of values that you set for the primary and HA instances when switching between the instances.
Combination of values that you set when switching between instances
| Primary Instance | High Availability Instance |
|---|---|
| Full | HA Redirect |
| HA Info | High Availability |
| HA Redirect | High Availability |
| Full | HA Info |