That question is completely dependant on the size of the cluster you are looking at setting up, which is then dependant on how much data you want to store and/or process.
A one man show should be able to handle 10-20 machines without too much trouble, unless you run complete junk. I run a 6 node cluster on complete junk, and I rarely have had to tinker with it since setting it up. Travis Hegner http://www.travishegner.com/ -----Original Message----- From: S Ahmed [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: operations, how 'hard' is it to keep the servers humming >From a operations standpoint, is setup a hbase cluster and keeping them running a fairly complex task? i.e. if I am a 1-man show, would it be a smart choice to build on top of hbase or is a crazy idea? The information contained in this communication is confidential and is intended only for the use of the named recipient. Unauthorized use, disclosure, or copying is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, you should know that you are bound to confidentiality, and should please immediately notify the sender or our IT Department at 866.459.4599.
