Cluster Live is a software tool that enables a cluster of diskless Thin Clients to boot using a live CD. It offers efficient and cost-effective deployment and management of Thin Clients in a cluster configuration.
One of the notable advantages of using Cluster Live is that no individual installations are required, which results in fast deployment of centralised software over multiple computers. Additionally, this software allows users to sidestep the need to access the hard disk of existing systems, making it a portable and highly scalable infrastructure. Furthermore, Cluster Live can help reduce spending on high-end computer hardware such as hard drives, processors, and memory.
A wide range of industries and organizations can benefit from utilizing Cluster Live, such as public kiosks, internet cafes, home and office intranet premises, training centers, government sectors, and other organizations that require large deployment of dedicated applications. In particular, academics in developing countries can use Cluster Live to make computers more cost-effective. It is an ideal solution for open-source developers who can make their own Cluster Live CDs.
The way Cluster Live works is by booting a server from a Cluster Live CD while the clients' BIOS is configured to boot through the LAN by default. After the server completes the bootup sequence, the clients can then boot through the LAN.
In testing, Cluster Live was found to work seamlessly on a range of systems, including IBM ThinkPad T30 with a Pentium 4 CPU and 512MB of RAM, virtual machines, IDE CDRW for rewriting the ISO image on to the CD, and a hub with several LAN cables connecting the infrastructure. Source built with Red Hat Fedora Core 3 Linux. Overall, Cluster Live is a highly reliable and efficient solution for achieving centralized computing power across multiple machines, making it an excellent option for organizations of all sizes.
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