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List:       gfs-devel
Subject:    [gfs-devel] [Fwd: Compaq launches Open SSI Cluster Projects]
From:       "David B. Zafman" <david.zafman () compaq ! com>
Date:       2001-06-27 1:02:18
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bruce@kahuna.cag.cpqcorp.net wrote:

> Compaq has launched two open source technology projects
> under the GPL license.  They are briefly described below
> and can be found through www.opensource.compaq.com.
>
> We are actively looking for technology partners,
> contributors, consultants and general kibitzers to
> participate via the email lists set up for each project.
> Those that just want to monitor the projects are welcome
> as well.
>
> Cluster Infrastructure for Linux (CI)
>   The goal of this project is to develop a common
> infrastructure for many if not all forms of Linux
> clustering by extending the Cluster Membership and
> Inter-node Communication Subsystems from Compaq's
> NonStop Clusters for Unixware code base.  This project
> also provides the basis for the Open SSI Clusters for
> Linux project.
>    A developers download is available via
> www.opensource.compaq.com for Intel-32, along
> with build, boot, hook, interface and api documentation.
> We will put the CVS repository on the web when we can.
> A port to the alpha chip has already succeeded and
> patches for that are available.
>
> Open Single System Image (SSI) Clusters for Linux Project
>    The Open SSI project leverages both Compaq's NonStop
> Clusters for Unixware technology and other open source
> technology to provide a full, highly available SSI
> environment for Linux.  Goals for SSI Clusters include
> availability, scalability and manageability, built from
> standard servers.  Technology pieces will include:
> membership, single root and single init, cluster filesystems
> and DLM, single process space and process migration, load
> leveling, availability monitors and failover, single namespace
> and shared access for all forms of IPC, devices and networking,
> and a single management space.  The SSI project will leverage
> the Cluster Infrastructure for Linux project.
>    Source beyond the CI base is not yet available.  We are
> aiming for a developers release of much of functionality in
> July.  In the meantime there is a presentation on SSI
> Clustering on the web. An initial list of component requirements
> will soon be posted for discussion and refinement.
> Join the mail alias via www.opensource.compaq.com
> to stay updated.
>
> bruce walker
> SSI Cluster Architect
> Linux Program Office
> Compaq Computers
>
> Linux-cluster: generic cluster infrastructure for Linux
> Archive:       http://mail.nl.linux.org/linux-cluster/

--
David B. Zafman                             | Compaq Computer Corporation
mailto:david.zafman@compaq.com | http://www.compaq.com
"Thus spake the master programmer:  When you have learned to snatch
the error code from the trap frame, it will be time for you to leave."


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