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[troboy]

Hi
I am beginner in cloud computing and my question is silly for few people.
Is it something like the following concept ?
2 or more computers / servers are connected oner network to each other so that it creates a virtual environment in which elements like RAM, HDDs, Processor cores are combined together.

I want to do something with my computers which are not in use, they are just sitting on desk.

Thanks

[HostColor]

When you connect a few computers into a system this is cluster. To have a cloud you need a software platform which features high availability, scalability and probably load-balancing. I would suggest you to explore the cluster standards available on the market and to think of how to further automating a computer cluster.

[troboy]

So exactly what I have to do ?
Ubuntu has released its version 10 having facility of cloud computing
Can I make use of it ?
How to connect servers in such a way that they share their RAM, HDD etc ?

[markhard]

interesting.. does the private cloud in ubuntu 10 comes for free/as open source?

[markhard]

nevermind my last post, i found it here: http://www.ubuntu.com/cloud/management

[bhavicp]

Interesting indeed. Having a look now. Looks cool!

[PaulM]

I presume this has now put cloud comuputing in the hands of everyone willing to do so?

[LuxuryServers]

Cloud Computing is pretty interesting. I would like to make all computers in my house into a cloud. I'm going to look into doing this is there a special software I need to use or a os?

[troboy]

Hello everybody have a look
http://www.openqrm.com/

http://www.ubuntu.com/cloud/private-steps
Look @ step 5


Well, is there any way so that we can create cloud under CentOS ?

[PPOwens]

The ubuntu setup looks nice, i might even give it a try

[MikeTrike]

I've found something new to play with.

[troboy]

But Still I am confused.
In which order or how we have to connect servers with each others ?
Is it just like a normal network ? Like Star topology with a switch ?
Thats the core of my question

[obriensh]

I think Xen has some sort of cloud system as well: xen.org/products/cloudxen.html

[Katatonic]

I'd suggest taking a look at OpenQRM:
http://www.openqrm.com/?q=node/150

You can consistently add plug-ins on the fly and it suports KVM/vmWare/Xen.

[TBradley]

Also, stormondemand has a deplorable cloud solution that is very handy. I do not know if it is really what you are looking for, but it does seem to do the job.