Intermediate - Advanced Level Users
Includes CD-ROM
The ability to cluster Linux machines to mimic the performance of supercomputers (costing hundreds of thousands of dollars) for a fraction of the cost is one of the most powerful applications of the Linux operating system in the marketplace today. From scientific applications to transaction processing, clustering technology provides an affordable, scalable computing solution. 'Building Linux Clusters' introduces you to the basics, with step-by-step tutorials on how to install Linux on a cluster of machines and customise the installation for clustering. It provides an overview of parallel programming; tips on parallelising existing software; and tools for developing parallel programs. The book also comes complete with a CD including Red Hat Linux customised for clustering support, plus a number of programming tools to optimise programs for a cluster environment.
