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The Linux Enterprise Cluster Karl Kopper

The Linux Enterprise Cluster By Karl Kopper

The Linux Enterprise Cluster by Karl Kopper


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Summary

Explains how to take a number of inexpensive computers with limited resources, place them on a normal computer network, and install free software so the computers act like one powerful server, which makes it possible to build an inexpensive and reliable business system for a small business or large

The Linux Enterprise Cluster Summary

The Linux Enterprise Cluster by Karl Kopper

The Linux Enterprise Cluster explains how to take a number of inexpensive computers with limited resources, place them on a normal computer network, and install free software so that the computers act together like one powerful server. This makes it possible to build a very inexpensive and reliable business system for a small business or a large corporation. The book includes information on how to build a high-availability server pair using the Heartbeat package, how to use the Linux Virtual Server load balancing software, how to configure a reliable printing system in a Linux cluster environment, and how to build a job scheduling system in Linux with no single point of failure. The book also includes information on high availability techniques that can be used with or without a cluster, making it helpful for System Administrators even if they are not building a cluster. Anyone interested in deploying Linux in an environment where low cost computer reliability is important will find t

About Karl Kopper

Karl Kopper has worked with distributed computing environments on many platforms, including Linux, Windows, Macintosh, a wide variety of UNIX platforms, and Tandem mainframes. As a consultant for a private wholesale food distribution company, he worked on the conversion to a new business system the Linux Enterprise Cluster described in the book that has worked flawlessly to date. When he's not building Linux clusters and studying free software projects he enjoys spending time in the garden, growing food with friends and family.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO THE LINUX SERVER: - Starting the Services; - Handling the Packets; - Compiling the Kernel; HIGH AVAILABILITY LINUX: - Synchronizing Servers with Rsync and SSH; - Cloning Systems with SystemImager; - Heartbeat Introduction and Theory; - A Sample Heartbeat Configuration; - Heartbeat Resources and Maintenance; - Stonith and Ipfail; CLUSTER THEORY AND PRACTICE: - The Ideal Cluster; - The Linux Virtual Server Introduction and Theory; - The Linux Virtual Server Network Address Translation Cluster; - The Linux Virtual Server Direct Routing Cluster; - LVS and Netfilter; - The High Availability Cluster; - The Cluster File System; MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING: - Simple Network Management Protocol and Mon; - Batch Job Scheduling with Ganglia; - Cluster Maintenance and Operation; Architecture of the Linux Enterprise; A Pictography; Glossary; Appendices

Additional information

GOR008259407
9781593270360
1593270364
The Linux Enterprise Cluster by Karl Kopper
Used - Very Good
Paperback
No Starch Press,US
20050505
464
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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