[Tfug] HA Cluster question

[Chris Hilton]

On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:50:25 -0800
"Judy Hayes" <silvertrinity@earthlink.net> wrote:

> Question,  I have recently been assigned the task of learning ha
> clustering for our linux servers at work, I need to create linux
> clustering systems and test them with our storage servers.  I have
> never worked with clustering on Linux systems.  I will be working with
> three types, charms and IBM clustering software, steeleye and the
> Veritas clustering for Linux.  Does anyone have any advice on where I
> can find good reference material for clustering?  Books, webpages?...
> I did a google search and turned up a bazillion webpages on ha
> clusters, but going through them I found many to be crap. Can anyone
> help?  On another note next meeting I will be bringing a bunch of
> spare computer parts for everyone.  Some nics, audio cards ect... I
> wont be charging for the stuff... although I like chocolate so if you
> feel the need to give something ;o)
> Thank you in advance for your help!
>   Judy

Well, there's http://www.linuxvirtualserver.org/ to start with.  Then:
http://linux-ha.org/ .  One of the most mature, functional and reliable
solutions is here: http://oss.sgi.com/projects/failsafe/ .  And RedHat's
attempt is here: http://ha.redhat.com/ which works well but doesn't keep
pace with their current OS release.  These are just the ones I've
fiddled with.  Check out the links on the ha.org website for more than
you ever wanted to know about ha linux.

Speeking of hardware:  if you have an L2 cache kit (256K, FRU 96G2121)
for an IBM PC Server 320, I will trade for one pound of dark belgian
chocolate from Trader Joe's.  Heh.

-C-