Deploying Linux on IBM eServer pSeries Clusters

Preface

For customers interested in Linux who are seeking powerful and reliable servers to support their applications, IBM® eServer pSeries® offers 64-bit POWER systems to match their requirements at lower costs. Unlike other servers supporting solely high performance Linux needs, IBM eServer pSeries provides leadership price/performance with high reliability and a roadmap to provide the customer with investment protection.

This IBM Redbook provides information and guidelines on how to deploy Linux on IBM eServer pSeries clusters. Topics covered include:

• System installation

• System administration

• Linux for pSeries RAS and problem determination

• Cluster Systems Management (CSM)

• Getting started with GPFS

• High Performance Computing case studies

• Commercial ...