Linux Clustering - Building and Maintaining Linux Clusters

Linux Clustering is the premier resource for system administrators wishing to implement clustering solutions on the many typses of Linux systems. It guides Linux Administrators through difficult tasks while offering helpful tips and tricks. Not only does it offer a comprehensive look at today's clustering technology, but it provides system administrators the tools needed to keep their servers up and running with the lowest effort.

The first section helps the Linux administrator prepare the best way to keep multiple computers up and streamlined.

The second part introduces the reader to the heart of clustering technology and provides step by step examples on how to install and maintain even the most difficult clusters. Also included in the appendixes are hard to find unparalleled resources for system administrators. These are excellent resource of information. The web site contains examples of code that readers can freely cut and paste into their own programs, as well as links to clustering information and software.

• I An Overview of Clustering for Linux, Preparing Your Network, and Linux Servers
• 1 Clustering Fundamentals
• 2 Preparing Your Linux Cluster
• 3 Installing and Streamlining the Cluster
• 4 Alternative File Systems
• II Building Clusters
• 5 High Availability and Fault-Tolerant Clusters
• 6 Load Balancing
• 7 Distributed Computing
• 8 Parallel Computing
• III The Care and Feeding of a Cluster
• 9 Programming a Parallel Cluster
• 10 Cluster Management
• 11 Recovering When Disaster Strikes
• IV Appendixes
• A Cluster Resources
• B Kickstart Options
• C DHCP Options
• D Condor ClassAd Machine Attributes