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Flattening Out The Linux Cluster Learning Curve

Posted by michael on from the stomp-stomp dept.

editingwhiz writes "IT Manager's Journal has a good look at a forthcoming book, The Linux Enterprise Cluster, that explains in clear, concise language how to build a Linux enterprise cluster using open source tools. Writer Elizabeth Ferranini interviews author Karl Kopper in a Q&A. Is this more complicated than it appears to be? (IT Manager's Journal is part of OSTG.)"

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  1. don't you mean... by beckett · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Steepening the curve?

    1. Re:don't you mean... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Insightful

      Um. all they did was swap the axis used. Just plot time on the other axis. Duh.

  2. Let me get this straight by Timesprout · · Score: 3, Insightful

    The guy puts a single 10 node cluster together and this qualifies him him to write the 'definitive guidebook called "The Linux Enterprise Cluster"'.

    Dont think so.

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  3. Re:This is the kind of book we need... by Green+Salad · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Rather than ridicule to level of expertise, I think it's important for IT management types to have their imagination fired up about clusters.
    They're the one's that can get funding and support for you to put one together.

  4. Publication, standardization, multiplication by wombatmobile · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Publications like this play an important role in establishing best practices and community, two key enablers of standardization.

    These in turn will lead to greater adoption, and more publications. A virtuous cycle.

  5. Re:Logistics gone digital? by teh_winch · · Score: 2, Insightful

    If the system is taking a long time to do the work required to print a form how is wireless going to help?

    and the truck driver has no right for a break...

    What do you propose the driver does? Go drive around the block for 10 min until they are ready to load?