Changes between Version 21 and Version 22 of VmServer


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Timestamp:
Jan 26, 2008, 2:40:41 AM (16 years ago)
Author:
aspadistra
Comment:

clairify pros vs cons of VMs

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  • VmServer

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    11= Linux Virtual Machines for use with BOINC =
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     3== Pros and Cons of using VMs ==
     4Probably only a small percent of BOINC Servers ever need to be run in a VM. The cost of spare and scrap computer hardware is so low that this approach need only be used by a small number of server users.
     5
     6''Nearly free) CD-ROM installations that are 100% BOINC Server deployment ready'' -- no VMs needed
     7
     8Intel x86
     9 * Redhat
     10 * Debian
     11 * Free BSD
     12
     13
     14== VMs ==
    315These files are big (1 GB or so). Please download them as seldom as possible.
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    921These VMs are for use as BOINC servers.
    10 They have all the BOINC prerequisites installed,
    11 the BOINC software installed and compiled,
    12 and user accounts and permissions set up.
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     23They have all the BOINC prerequisites installed, the BOINC software installed and compiled, and user accounts and permissions set up.
     24
    1325They're ready to run [MakeProject make_project] and go.
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    1427Instructions and more information is in the {{{readme.html}}} file on boincadm's desktop.
    1528The passwords can be found in the file {{{README-vmware-image}}} that is part of the zip file.