This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version. Performing Planned Failover For more information on planned failover, see Planned Failover and Failover and Failback for Replication.To perform planned failover, use the Planned Failover wizard.Check prerequisites.Launch the Planned Failover wizard.Select VMs.Specify a failover reason.Review summary and finish working with the wizard.