[svlug] HA clustering & thin client office solution?

[Jim Mason]

kmself at ix.netcom.com wrote:

> Does anyone out there have experience with specific software and/or
> products for high-availability Linux clustering and thin-client office
> support.  I'm looking for a solution for 50-200 seats, LAN based, and
> would be willing to consider a multi-noded approach -- say clusters
> serving 10-20 seats apiece.
>
> I'm slightly familiar with the Linux HA project
> (http://www.linux-ha.org/) and TurboLinux's clustering solution.
> There's also the occasionally mention Linux Cluster Cabal composed of
> Larry McVoy and others.  Anywhere else I should turn?

If you're looking for enterprise-class HA, there's LifeKeeper for Linux
(http://www.steeleye.com/).  It provides multi-directional and cascading failover
at the application level, making it virtually unique in the Linux HA space.


> Thanks.
>
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