[geeks] Big Blue Smoke

[alex j avriette]

> 180 Netras running 40 processes is only 7200 httpd processes.
> Add in the database work, the load balancing (you need to be
> able to add extra processor and memory capacity to a running
> web server on the fly).

when you have 180 disposable thin servers, "on the fly" has a whole new 
meaning. this is what storage area networks are for. /global/web/...

>> netras will run linux fine if thats what floats your boat.
>
> How much do you have to pay for the load balancing?  I know
> it's not built into Linux.

there are dozens of off the shelf load balancers. hardware.

alex