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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi All,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have a query regarding establishing a Beowulf
cluster.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My company wants to create a cluster using a set of
PCs. I am new to this project, and from what I've seen so far, we need to
configure one of the PCs as a Front-end and the rest work in a client capacity.
correct me if I am wrong.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Now assuming the above architecture, I need to
know, will we need Linux(RedHat,SuSe,etc) installed on all our PCs in the
cluster or is it sufficient to install it on the main (front end) machine. Also,
how does Beowulf work? Do we need to install a RedHat/Suse version of Linux
(which Beowulf will perform kernel modifcations on)or does Beowulf have its own
Linux that can be installed?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I hope to get some replies soon, as I am really
struggling to find these answers. </FONT>I have just subscribed to the group,
so please point out if this issue has previously been addressed.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks in advance,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Archana</FONT></DIV></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>