Planning Your Cluster: Making Clusters Work For You

Simply put, clustering is a method of combining the power of many servers to form a single, more powerful system that can reach and exceed the performance of traditional SMP and vector-based supercomputers. The advantage of clustering is in the ability to leverage favorable price points and availability of standard off-the-shelf components and the Linux operating system to provide high performance at a fraction of the cost of proprietary systems.

While a simple concept, effective and efficient implementation of Linux clusters can be a challenge, especially for commercial organizations looking to achieve an immediate increase in productivity and a short turnaround time on their system investment.

Penguin Computing simplifies the cluster deployment process by offering truly factory-integrated hardware and software cluster solutions. Key to this simplicity is Scyld ClusterWare™ - powerful, elegantly simple Linux clustering software that makes a cluster appear and act like a single system. So whether you are a systems administrator or a scientist, Scyld ClusterWare dramatically simplifies clustering and turns the clustered computing promise into reality.

Our team, led by CTO Donald Becker, uses its knowledge and ingenuity to eliminate the obstacles that keep organizations from taking full advantage of this amazing technology. Designing a production quality Linux cluster requires dexterity and skill to get all the pieces to work together optimally. Our know-how and experience with Linux clusters can help you deliver a winning cluster technology solution to your organization and obtain the best return on your investment.

• Cluster Basics: The fundamentals of clustering.
• Cluster Checklist: Key elements and issues to consider during your specification and purchase process.
• Cluster Services: Delivery & orientation to custom deployments.

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