Using Knoppix-based LiveCDs, build your own supercomputing Linux cluster

The cluster, a collection of computers that work together, is an important concept in leveraging computing resources because of its ability to transfer workload from an overloaded system (or node) to another system in the cluster. This article explains how to set up a load-balancing Linux™ cluster using Knoppix-based LiveCDs.

Supercomputer is a generic term that refers to a computer that can perform far better than an ordinary computer. A cluster is a collection of computers that are capable of (among other things) transferring workload from an overloaded unit to other computers in the cluster. This feature is called load balancing. In this article, you'll learn how to set up a load-balancing cluster.

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