Summary

• This talk gave an overview of how clusters are used in HEP data processing. The data problems faced and the types of clusters used to solve these problems.

• Linux PC clusters provide a stable, performant and cost effective environment to run CPU and data intensive jobs.

• More on the work described in this talk can be found at:

  • http://hp-linux.cern.ch/.
  • Including links to other work on clusters done in the Linux community (look for Beowulf).

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