Transcript Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Windows 2000 Advanced
Server and Clustering
Prepared by:
Tetsu Nagayama
Russ Smith
Dale Pena
Overview
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Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Clustering
Module 3: Case Studies
Module 1: Introduction
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Windows 2000 Server Family
Hardware Requirements
Differences
Module 1.1: Windows 2000
Server Family
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Module 1.2: Hardware
Requirements
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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
Module 1.3: Differences
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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
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Supports clustering
Module 2: Clustering
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Key Terms
Definition
Uses
Example
Module 2.1: Key Terms
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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.
Module 2.2: Definition
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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.
Module 2.3: Uses
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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.
Module 2.4: Example
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Using NLB to service the HTTP traffic
from the internet.
All client requests are distributed
among the servers in the cluster.
Example (Cont.)
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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.
Module 3: Case Studies
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Goinvest.com
Automated Data Processing (ADP)
Black & Decker
Module 3.1: Goinvest.com
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Company Info
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Reasons for using Win2k Advanced Server
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Provider of private label online financial data,
content, and technical analysis tools
Burdened with a costly and outdated mix of
operating systems and servers
Benefits from using Win2k Advanced Server
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Increased reliability, availability, and scalability
Reduced administration costs
Load-balancing and fail-over clustering capabilities
Goinvest.com (Cont.)
Module 3.2: ADP
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Company Info
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Reasons for using Win2k Advanced Server
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Provide computerized transaction processing, data
communications, software, and information services
Required a secure network foundation
Benefits from using Win2k Advanced Server
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33% improvement in time-to-market
Significantly reduced deployment & support costs
Enhanced competitive advantage through Internetbased support
Module 3.3: Black & Decker
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Company Info
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Reasons for using Win2k Advanced Server
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Manufacturer of products ranging from power
tools and accessories to outdoor power equipment
and home cleaning tools
First-generation site had limited functionality
Lower total cost of ownership
Benefits from using Win2k Advanced Server
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Servers configured with failover clustering
Agility to rapidly execute on new IT initiatives
Summary
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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
References
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www.microsoft.com
www.whatis.com