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A computer Cluster is a group of loosely coupled computers that work together closely so that in many respects they can be viewed as though they are a single computer. The components of a cluster are commonly, but not always, connected to each other through fast local area networks.

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Cluster Class High Availability for the Microsoft Technology Platform

By : Neverfail

Published Date: Oct 21, 2005

This document introduces Neverfail Heartbeat, a technology that enables the protection of applications against many potential failures, including application failure, operating system failures, and hardware, network or site failures, at a reasonable cost.
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Highly Integrated High Performance Business Computing (HPBC): Architecting a Simpler Solution

By : SilverStorm Technologies

Published Date: Nov 04, 2005

The world of super computing has changed in recent years, moving from a scale-up, monolithic, expensive architecture to the scale-out clustering of low cost microprocessors, also referred to as High Performance Business Computing (HPBC) clusters.
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Multi-Tier Storage Strategies

By : SBE

Published Date: Nov 17, 2006

This white paper covers the use of new growth-oriented file systems with snapshot capabilities, iSCSI for network layer independence, and a collection of other technologies provided by various vendors and open source projects to create a multi-tiered storage solution with self-service data restoration, long term growth, and disaster recovery.
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Preparing for the Reality of Virtualization

By : CA WA 2

Published Date: Jan 02, 2007

Virtualization and clustering can bring many benefits to your business—better IT asset utilization, improved business continuity and improved operational efficiency. At the same time, virtualization can create a new level of complexity for IT. This white paper describes some of the technical challenges inherent in managing these complex environments and recommends strategies for successful deployment that will maximize the value of virtualization technology in your organization.

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