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Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Clustering

Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Clustering. Prepared by: Tetsu Nagayama Russ Smith Dale Pena. Overview. Module 1: Introduction Module 2: Clustering Module 3: Case Studies. Module 1: Introduction. Windows 2000 Server Family Hardware Requirements Differences.

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Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Clustering

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  1. Windows 2000 Advanced Server and Clustering Prepared by: Tetsu Nagayama Russ Smith Dale Pena

  2. Overview • Module 1: Introduction • Module 2: Clustering • Module 3: Case Studies

  3. Module 1: Introduction • Windows 2000 Server Family • Hardware Requirements • Differences

  4. Module 1.1: Windows 2000 Server Family Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Windows 2000 Advanced Server

  5. Module 1.2: Hardware Requirements • Processor: 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU • Memory: 128 MB, 256 recommended, 8 GB supported • Hard Disk: 2 GB with a minimum of 1 GB free space • CPU Support: Up to 8 CPU’s on one machine

  6. Win 2K Server Supports 4 CPU’s on single machine Supports 4 GB of memory Does not support clustering Win 2K Advanced Server Supports 8 CPU’s on a single machine Supports 8 GB of memory Supports clustering Module 1.3: Differences

  7. Module 2: Clustering • Key Terms • Definition • Uses • Example

  8. Module 2.1: Key Terms • Node: Independent computer system working in a group known as a cluster. • Failover: If one node in a cluster becomes unavailable, another node will pick up the processes.

  9. Module 2.2: Definition • Multiple PC’s, storage devices, and redundant connections appear to the outside world as one highly available system. • Use of failover to increase network stability.

  10. Module 2.3: Uses • E-commerce applications that handle heavier workloads and high-priority processes. • Server Clusters provide high availability for applications using failover. • Multiple nodes use Network Load Balancing. NLB balances the load of IP traffic across a set of up to 32 identical servers. • Note: With .Net server, users can set up clusters at different locations.

  11. Module 2.4: Example • Using NLB to service the HTTP traffic from the internet. • All client requests are distributed among the servers in the cluster.

  12. Example (Cont.) • Web servers run independently. • They usually do not share information. • All servers have a copy of the web page on their local hard disk. • If one server should fail, NLB will distribute the traffic.

  13. Module 3: Case Studies • Goinvest.com • Automated Data Processing (ADP) • Black & Decker

  14. Module 3.1: Goinvest.com • Company Info • Provider of private label online financial data, content, and technical analysis tools • Reasons for using Win2k Advanced Server • Burdened with a costly and outdated mix of operating systems and servers • Benefits from using Win2k Advanced Server • Increased reliability, availability, and scalability • Reduced administration costs • Load-balancing and fail-over clustering capabilities

  15. Goinvest.com (Cont.)

  16. Module 3.2: ADP • Company Info • Provide computerized transaction processing, data communications, software, and information services • Reasons for using Win2k Advanced Server • Required a secure network foundation • Benefits from using Win2k Advanced Server • 33% improvement in time-to-market • Significantly reduced deployment & support costs • Enhanced competitive advantage through Internet-based support

  17. Module 3.3: Black & Decker • Company Info • Manufacturer of products ranging from power tools and accessories to outdoor power equipment and home cleaning tools • Reasons for using Win2k Advanced Server • First-generation site had limited functionality • Lower total cost of ownership • Benefits from using Win2k Advanced Server • Servers configured with failover clustering • Agility to rapidly execute on new IT initiatives

  18. Summary • Windows 2000 Advanced Server enhances systems with stability, reliability, manageability and scalability • Clustering allows multiple computer systems to appear and function as one • Companies use Advanced Server because it provides the best total cost of ownership and price-performance, while still providing enterprise-class scalability and reliability

  19. References • www.microsoft.com • www.whatis.com

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