How to configure high availability and performance on Debian and CentOS at IBM DS8300 SAN

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 22, 2010

[ Thanks to Andre Felipe Machado for
this link. ]

“This detailed how to guides to achieve high
availability and performance on Debian and CentOS for accessing
storage space at IBM DS8300 Data Storage Systems.

“Tested on Debian GNU/Linux 5.x Lenny 64 bits and CentOS 5.3 64
bits running on 8 cores blades, with Host Bus Adapters Qlogic and
Emulex Light Pulse Fiber Channel in deployed systems at SERPRO.

“Observations showed that Debian Lenny has the best performance,
for our app load profile and hardware.

“Also, there are listed a number of previously not clearly
documented critical pitfalls to avoid. STUDY whole articles, hints,
implications, and cited resources before planning your
deployment.”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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