1. A computer implemented method for predictively managing a failover in a high availability (HA) data processing system, comprising: detecting a disruptive activity occurring on the HA data processing system, wherein the disruptive activity has a potential to cause an operation of the HA data processing system to perform outside a specified parameter; determining a desired response in the HA data processing system, should the disruptive activity disrupting the operation; and initiating a precautionary action with respect to the HA data processing system.