Project 3
Assignment Type:
Individual Project
Deliverable Length:
2 pages
Points Possible:
150
Clusters can be implemented by leveraging many operating systems and applications. In a report of 1
–2 pages, complete the following:
Identify an operating system and application combination, and discuss at least 2 cluster
implementation models supported.
Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the implementation of the models
you suggested.
Create a diagram showing node and cluster storage placement to represent each design
layout.
• Clearly label the diagram.
Please remember that you should provide proper citations and references for all of your sources
Project 4close
Assignment Type:
Group Project
Deliverable Length:
4–5 pages
Points Possible:
200
Develop and submit a project plan including implementation steps for the configuration and
implementation of a cluster computing solution to support a mission critical application.
In a project of 4–5 pages, complete the following:
Using the Small Group Discussion Board, summarize the mission critical application (i.e. e-mail, Web,
or database services) and the cluster computing model to be implemented. The group’s submission
should highlight the following:
• How the model that you have selected will minimize downtime and increase performance.
Your discussion should include hardware to be used and the implementation strategy you
will follow to reduce the single points of failure.
◦ Identify storage connectivity types (Fiber or Ethernet).
◦ Will your implementation leverage shared storage?
How have you configured each node to mitigate your risk of having a single point
of failure (multiple NIC, HBA cards, internal HD, etc.)?
◦ Are your node located in same data center, multiple cities etc., and why?
• Create a diagram of your cluster implementation. The diagram should depict the following:
◦ All nodes of the cluster
◦ LAN connection
◦ Storage connection points and all redundant connections
◦ IP addressing schemes for public and private network connections
• Submit 1 project plan per group.
Please remember that you should provide proper citations and references for all of your sources
Project 5close
Assignment Type:
Individual Project
Deliverable Length:
8–10 slides
Points Possible:
150
Management utilities can be vendor-specific or vendor-neutral. There are many utilities that are
available to provide a proactive approach to monitoring each node of the cluster.
Submit a PowerPoint presentation of 8–10 slides that includes the following:
• Identify 1 vendor-specific server-monitoring utility.
• Identify 1 vendor-neutral monitoring utility.
• In your presentation, list advantages and disadvantages of using one or the other.
Your answer should clearly identify what notification and management interfaces each utility has
available (i.e., e-mail enabled, management console, Web-based)
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