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+# GANDALF (Global Advanced Network Detection And Link Facilitator)
+
+> Because it shall not let problems pass!
+
+## Multiple Distributed Servers Approach
+
+This architecture represents the most robust implementation approach for the system.
+
+### Core Components
+
+1. Multiple monitoring nodes across different network segments
+2. Distributed database for sharing state
+3. Consensus mechanism for alert verification
+
+### System Architecture
+
+#### A. Monitoring Layer
+
+- Multiple monitoring nodes in different locations/segments
+- Each node runs independent health checks
+- Mix of internal and external perspectives
+
+#### B. Data Collection
+
+Each node collects:
+- Link status
+- Latency measurements
+- Error rates
+- Bandwidth utilization
+- Device health metrics
+
+#### C. Consensus Mechanism
+
+- Multiple nodes must agree before declaring an outage
+- Voting system implementation:
+  - 2/3 node agreement required for issue confirmation
+  - Weighted checks based on type
+  - Time-based consensus requirements (X seconds persistence)
+
+#### D. Alert Verification
+
+- Cross-reference multiple data points
+- Check from different network paths
+- Verify both ends of connections
+- Consider network topology
+
+#### E. Redundancy
+
+- Eliminates single points of failure
+- Nodes distributed across availability zones
+- Independent power and network paths
+
+#### F. Central Coordination
+
+- Distributed database for state sharing
+- Leader election for coordinating responses
+- Backup coordinators ready to take over
+
+### Additional Features
+
+- Alarm suppression capabilities
+- Ticket creation system integration