Before I get to the root of this message, let me add the disclaimer I
shared with the list admin:
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I am trying to promote cluster use, or at least help lower the barrier
to entry. To that end, I am looking to offer a free workshop on building
a simple 2-node cluster in the greater Toronto area in Ontario, Canada.
I'm certainly not a cluster guru, and have been learning a lot as I go.
I've actually based a recent talk and an in-progress HowTo on what I've
learned and where I've tripped along the way. I've also created an
open-hardware, open-source fence device to make it cheaper to build
clusters using commodity hardware (links below).
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The announcement:
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Cluster Workshop - Build a 2-Node Cluster!
-=] What:
You or your group would come with two bare servers and leave with a
fully-functioning 2-Node cluster.
-=] When:
Looking at the weekend of Jul. 31 - Aug. 1. The date may shift a weekend
or two in either direction depending on the availability of space and
the schedules of interested attendees.
-=] Where:
In the greater Toronto area of Ontario, Canada. Exact location to be
determined based on interest levels.
-=] Cost:
I will donate my time and I may have access to a suitable location,
depending on how much interest there is. If there are costs associated
with the location, that price will be converted into a ticket price
based on the costs incurred. Given these potential costs, please be
clear on your interest level.
-=] Requirements:
You are responsible for your own hardware (capable machines, fence,
monitor(s), peripherals).
You will need to be familiar with:
- CentOS/Red Hat OS Install.
- LVM (in concept, if not practice).
- Understand basic networking.
- No prior experience with clustering is required.
If you are interested but aren't sure if you've got the skills yet, let
me know and I will be happy to help bring people up to speed before hand
as best I can.
-=] What else?
If I can get a board laid up soon enough, I can provide Node Assassin
fence devices for a modest cost. If you have access to servers with
IPMI, you're set. If you need help with sourcing hardware, let me know
and I will help.
-=] Last thoughts?
This whole exercise is contingent on their being enough interest.
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Links:
Fence device:
- http://nodeassassin.org
In progress How-To:
- http://wiki.alteeve.com/index.php/2-Node_CentOS5_Cluster
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