Introduction To Microsoft Windows Nt Cluster Server

Mastering cluster technology-the linking of servers-is becoming increasingly important for application and system programmers and network designers, administrators, and managers. With Microsoft's Windows NT cluster server being the first to tie cluster technology with a major operating system, it appears destined to take a leadership position in the industry. Introduction to Microsoft Windows NT Cluster Server provides all you need to know to develop your abilities for this essential technology. The author provides both introductory and advanced material focused on the three basic functions: fault tolerant computing (failover), load balancing, and centralized administration and monitoring. He guides the reader from the basics of cluster servers, through Microsoft's cluster server set-up, communication, programming, and administration. Written for professionals who are familiar with the Windows NT operating system and have programming experience, Introduction to Microsoft Windows NT Cluster Server contains information instrumental in helping you achieve zero downtime.

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With Microsoft Cluster Server (previously known as Wolfpack), you can leverage the power of clustering on today's Windows NT Server-based networks - dramatically improving availability, scalability, and manageability. One book delivers expert guidance for planning, installing, managing and optimizing NT clusters: Windows NT Cluster Server Guidebook.

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"Windows NT Clustering Blueprints" provides an introduction to the set of technologies that is encompassed by clustering. Giving an unbiased and non-marketing approach, the title explores the benefits, limitations, and tradeoffs of this branch of parallel computing. The CD-ROM contains code from the book and useful third-party products.

This volume explores effective implementations of Microsoft Transaction Server for a variety of networked environments and teaches the reader to manage NT networks in a Clustering environment through real-world corporate cases.

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