FW: [OT?] Using clusters of computers for redundancy

[Cannon, Andrew]

> Hi all,
> 
> We're starting to look into using clusters for Monte Carlo calculations,
> and the suggestion has been put forward that we can use clusters of
> computers to run things like mail programs or server type applications,
> using the multi-processor capabilities of the cluster to ensure redundancy
> should a node fail.
> 
> Is a Beowulf cluster applicable for this, or is it a function that is more
> commonly used in the actual OS?
> 
> Sorry if this is off topic.
> 
> Andrew
> 
> Andrew Cannon, Nuclear Technology (J2), NNC Ltd, Booths Hall, Knutsford,
> Cheshire, WA16 8QZ.
> 
> Telephone; +44 (0) 1565 843768
> email: mailto:andrew.cannon at nnc.co.uk
> NNC website: http://www.nnc.co.uk
> 


***********************************************************************************
 NNC Limited
 Booths Hall
 Chelford Road
 Knutsford
 Cheshire
 WA16 8QZ
 
 Country of Registration: United Kingdom
 Registered Number: 1120437
 
 This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and 
 intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they   
 are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify 
 the NNC system manager by e-mail at eadm at nnc.co.uk.
***********************************************************************************