[svlug] Managing network of workstations

[George Bonser]

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On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, Karsten M. Self wrote:

> I've got a gig helping set up a cluster of GNU/Linux boxes for a local
> school.  About 40 boxes, fairly uniform HW spec, mostly running RH 6.2
> or 7.0.  /home is NFS mounted with NIS for user authentication.
> 
> What I'd like is pointers to something that would help:
> 
>   - Keep SW packages synced between systems.
>   - Make centralized management of packages more straightforward.
>   - Centrally monitor systems for any uglies:  HW failures, possible
>     compromises, out-of-sync packages, etc.
> 
> I know that's a vague spec, but I really don't know this particular
> area.
> 
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