Chapter 2. Preparing Your Linux Cluster
Building a cluster takes a great deal of preparation and forethought. Depending on the solution involved, clusters can run from a few hundred dollars in spare parts to several hundred thousand for the larger, more intricate clusters. To create the right solution for your cluster, all design aspects need to be thought out properly in advance.
If the budget doesn’t involve throwing money at a vendor to come up with an instant solution, planning rests on your shoulders. Once the go ahead has been given, it’s time to create an installation checklist.
You need to keep several things in mind when you start your checkist. ...
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