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Introduction to Single System Image Clustering

Posted by timothy on from the groupings-and-ungroupings dept.

Brian Elliott Finley writes: "The purpose of this article is to introduce Single System Image (SSI) Clustering. First we will look at what clustering is and the various problems a clustered platform solves. Then we generally define what a SSI cluster is and look at various forms and degrees of SSI. From there we focus on the Open SSI Cluster Project - the goals, the benefits SSI clustering can bring and the application areas for SSI clustering."

6 comments

  1. Hmmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Can you imagine a beowulf cluster of these?

    1. Re:Hmmm by BdosError · · Score: 1

      Hey! Moderators, that was Funny, not Redundant. Usually it's a lame joke, but in contect, that's a keeper.

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      Complexity is Easy. Simplicity is Hard.
    2. Re:Hmmm by BdosError · · Score: 1

      Or "in context" even. Drat.

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      Complexity is Easy. Simplicity is Hard.
  2. Take 'em All by The+Lyrics+Guy · · Score: -1

    Cock Sparrer - Take 'em All

    We worked our way up from east end pubs
    To gigs and back stage passes
    Ex-boxing champs, West end clubs
    Americans in dark glasses
    Driving ten grand cars, they drink in hotel bars
    They're even making money in bed
    They wouldn't be no loss, they aint worth a toss
    It's about time they all dropped dead.

    Chorus:
    Take 'em all, take 'em all
    Put 'em up against a wall and shoot 'em
    Short and tall, watch 'em fall
    Come on boys take 'em all

    Well tough shit boys, it aint our fault
    Your record didn't make it
    We made you dance, you had your chance
    But you didn't take it
    Well, I gotta go make another deal
    Sign another group for the company
    I don't suppose we'll ever meet again
    You'd better get back to the factory.

    Chorus

    Take 'em all, watch 'em fall (x4)

    Chorus (Repeat...)

  3. Very good by imrdkl · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I have accepted the sourceforge cookie permanently.

  4. too lazy to read the article... by rabidcow · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Is "single system image" the same idea as "single-address space"? (as the OSs listed at http://www.cs.arizona.edu/people/bridges/os/sasp.h tml for example)