Assembling the Cluster

The full Scyld ClusterWare Cluster Virtualization Software and the underlying Linux operating system are installed only on the master node. A graphic utility, BeoSetup, is included on the master node to aid in the cluster-configuration process.

Most recent hardware supports network boot (PXE boot), which Scyld recommends for booting the compute nodes.

Compute nodes that do not support network boot require a CD-ROM drive, with suitable boot media inserted before the nodes are powered up.