Chapter 11. Clustering JBoss AS
Virtus unita fortior. Virtue united is stronger.—; a Latin saying
JBoss clustering is not the product of a single library or specification, but rather a blend of technologies. On the basis of this concept, we decided to split the discussion about clustering into two sessions. In this chapter, we will introduce the rationale behind clustered programming. Here is a preview of what you will learn from this unit:
- What clustering is and how JBoss AS implements it
- The configuration of JBoss AS clustered services
- How to set up additional components required for clustering web applications
Cluster basics
A cluster of application servers consists of multiple server instances (cluster nodes) running simultaneously and working ...
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