Compaq ProLiant Clusters for SCO UnixWare 7 U/200 Quick Install Guide for the Compaq ProLiant ML350

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Chapter 1
Clustering Overview
The Compaq ProLiant
TM
Cluster for UnixWare 7 is a collection of servers,
storage, and software that allows independent servers to act as a single system.
The cluster presents a single-system image to clients. The cluster also protects
against hardware, operating system, middleware, and application failures and
provides configuration options for load balancing.
Clustering is an established technology that can provide the following benefits:
■ Availability
■ Scalability
■ Manageability
■ Investment protection
■ Operational efficiency
The reliability of the SCO UnixWare 7 NonStop
TM
Clusters technology ensures
that your applications and data are protected from multiple error conditions.
For more details on ProLiant Clusters for SCO UnixWare 7, see the Compaq
High Availability website at
http://www.compaq.com/highavailability