Managed Server Clusters
Those who are successful in the world of Internet applications know that server clustering is inevitable. Clusters provide a number of important advantages that can't be overlooked, so even if you lack the technical expertise, we have your clustering needs covered.
Our Clustered Hosting services are available for mission-critical applications that require high availability and scalability. Our team offers both software load-balancing for smaller sites through the InterWorx Cluster Panel, upwards to large hardware-based clustered configurations
- If you need redundant hosting for greater reliability
- If you want to isolate your applications and data for greater security
- If your needs exceed that of a single dedicated server
- If your application demands require high availability
Clustered hosting needs vary by customer, so this page serves simply to provide some example managed cluster configurations. For a free quote for your needs, don't hesitate to contact us.
Example Cluster 1: Small Software Load-Balancing
Software load-balancing sacrifices efficiency, however greatly reduces cost for entry-level clustered solutions. This is an example for an InterWorx server cluster, in which one web server redistributes requests to Dual additional servers, while also processing HTTPD requests itself. Similar Windows IIS server configurations are available at a slightly higher cost.
Hardware
- Juniper Netscreen 5GT
- core2duo E6600
- core2duo E6600
- 1024 MB RAM
- 160GB SATAII Drive
- Dual Intel Xeon Woodcrest 5150
- 4096 MB RAM
- 4x36 GB SCSI with RAID
Clustered Services
- Fully Managed Hosting
- 1500 GB/mo Monthly Transfer
- NodeWorx Performance Monitoring
- Software Load-Balancing
Example Cluster 2: Hardware Load Balancing w/ Redundancy
Through utilizing redundant hardware load-balancing devices, this model achieves greater efficiency and eliminates potential "single points of failure". This complex hosting arrangement approaches those seen ubiquitous throughout the largest websites on the Internet.
Hardware
- Juniper Netscreen 5GT
- Barracuda 240
- core2duo E6600
- 2048 MB RAM
- 160GB SATAII Drive
- Dual Intel Xeon Woodcrest 5150
- 4096 MB RAM
- 4x36 GB SCSI with RAID
Clustered Services
- Fully Managed Hosting
- 2500 GB/mo Monthly Transfer
- Barracuda Networks Hardware Load-Balancer Appliances
Example Cluster 3: Large Scale Cluster- Greater Separation
Greater isolation is put in place as a server cluster continues to expand, as seen in this model with isolated file servers. This managed server hosting model not only continues to increase efficiency and security through clustering isolation, but also continues to expand with redundancy to ensure improved reliability.
Hardware
- Juniper Netscreen 25
- Barracuda 440
- core2duo E6600
- 1024 MB RAM
- RAID, 2x36 GB SCSI
- Dual Intel Xeon Woodcrest 5150
- 8128 MB RAM
- 4x72 GB SCSI with RAID
- core2duo E6600
- 2048 MB RAM
- 4x SATAII 250GB, RAID
Clustered Services
- Fully Managed Hosting
- 5000 GB/mo Monthly Transfer
- Barracuda Networks Hardware Load-Balancer Appliances
