install pvm or mpi: there are several MPI implementations like mpich2 openmpi or lam/mpi OBS: Never install more than one MPI implementation in your cluster, or you can get werid errors running MPI aplications. One safe way to install several mpi implementations is putting them in nonstandard directories and controlling wich is acessible via the modules program: http://modules.sourceforge.net/
change the kernel from *-generic (desktop) to *-server it's good to have the home directory unique globally putting it in a NFS server (package nfs-kernel-server) to get more productivity from your cluster, you can install a cluster scheduler like sun grid engine, pbs, torque, etc... You have to select a authentication method for your cluster: Local files replicated in eevery node (for small clusters) NIS (insecure) LDAP 2008/2/6, Jon Aquilina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > what would be necessary to get a normal desktop os such as kubuntu to run > as a clusterable os > > -- > Jonathan Aquilina > _______________________________________________ > Beowulf mailing list, [email protected] > To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit > http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf > >
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