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    TruCluster Server Handbook
    TruCluster Server Handbook
    TruCluster Server Handbook
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    TruCluster Server Handbook

    By Scott Fafrak, Jim Lola, Dennis O'Brien and

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    The TruCluster Server Handbook authoritatively details how to plan, design, install, configure, and administer a cluster of Tru64 UNIX systems. The book explains how to configure and optimize hardware underlying a TruCluster server, including storage servers so critical to running a high-end cluster operation. This book provides best practices and techniques drawn from the authors' extensive experiences in the field with systems designers, systems managers, developers, and users. The authors include a former Tru64 UNIX Technical Group Leader with HP's Consulting Division and a top industry figure, and two former TruCluster Server Team Leaders with the Customer Support Center.
    • Learn to install TruCluster Server from the ground up
    • Get the most out of your cluster environment with the authors' practical tips and tricks
    • Attain availability, scalability, and simplified manageability in your IT systems operation
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElsevier Science
    Release dateJan 10, 2003
    ISBN9780080519753
    TruCluster Server Handbook
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    Scott Fafrak

    Scott Fafrak is a Senior Consultant and Instructor for BRUDEN Corporation, which provides TruCluster, Tru64 UNIX, and OpenVMS training and course development throughout the US. He is also on the Advisory Board for the Tru64 UNIX Ambassadors at Compaq Computer Corporation. He was formerly the TruCluster Focal Team Leader for the UNIX Expert Team at Compaq's Customer Support Center in Alpharetta, GA. During his 13+ years with Compaq (and Digital) he supported UNIX and cluster technology as a Consultant, Software Engineer, Instructor, and System Administrator.

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