In computer science Clustering means multiple computer ,workstations,multiple devices ,redundant interconnection combined to form a single system .It is near to distributed computing but not fully.Interconnection of a device may be a LAN . It is essential for load balancing.
can any one help me how do i cluster my server AMD BULDOZER FX - 6100 , with 6 core with 4Gb ram and "4" i3 processors 2120 with 2 cores each with 4 gb of RAM which i want to use them as a nod the things i want to know is as follows :- 1. What OS i have to use on AMD buldozer FX - 6100 which will be server 2. I am using windows 7 on all the nodes computer i.e. i3 processors 2120 3. what software will i require to do that 4. cluster management software that i will need 5. after clustering i want to use them for 3D rendering if i use all this computer collectively i can build a Rendering farm of 14 Cores, 20 Gb Ram , all are well connected to each other via switch it will be my pleasure to have your help
i would never do it with windows but since you asked, http://www.microsoft.com/hpc/en/us/default.aspx