[geeks] Big Blue Smoke

[Eric Dittman]

> > 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/...

Not if you have to take the service down to move it or reallocate
the resources.

> >> 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.

Then that's extra equipment you need to buy and maintain.
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