Original scientific paper
https://doi.org/10.7305/automatika.54-2.103
Automatic Enlarge and Deployment of Computer Cluster Using Dual-Boot Approach
Nikola Pavković
; Information Systems Department, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Bijenička 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Tibor Skala
; Department of Multimedia and Information Systems, Faculty of Graphic Arts, University of Zagreb, Getaldićeva 2, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Valentin Vidić
; CARNet, Josipa Marohnića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
The paper presents an innovative and simple way of creating computer clustering and obtaining HPC clusters using computers in the classroom, Ethernet facilities and open source software. Automatic enlarge of a computer cluster is a cost-effective way to increase available computing power. This is achieved by forming a computer cluster from the computers in the classroom. The main aim of this paper is to present a solution that will use existing resources in the computer classroom, for applying complex computer services/jobs under the Linux operating system. The execution of these services/jobs programs is performed at the time when the computing resources are not in used in learning under the Windows operating system. A real-life example of applying computers in dual-boot Windows/Linux work mode along with the developed software application support is presented in a teaching environment. The implementation also includes logistics and support for automatic computer clustering and for service/job programs execution. The primary goal is to use existing resources for useful applications in education in the image programming, simulations and volume rendering.
Keywords
Computer clustering; Dual boot cluster; Empower computing resources; Debian GNU/Linux clustering; Debian cluster components
Hrčak ID:
103424
URI
Publication date:
2.5.2013.
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