SCF/FEFVirtualization Strategy

Jason AllenAugust 12, 2009

Primary Virtualization Goals.

High Availability

• Web servers, some batch system head nodes, etc.

• Live migration

• Negative experiences with Red Hat Cluster Suite

Primary Virtualization Goals.

Server Consolidation

• Virtualize one off systems

• Ease managment

• Better use of computing resources

Current Implementation

CDF Online

• Production and development webservers

D0 Offline

• CAB head nodes

• SLF 3.09 login pool nodes

• SAM Station

Current D0 Virt Config

Late FY09

Setup VI Cluster for CDF Offline

• Webserver and misc one off nodes.

Grow D0 Offline Cluster

• Add two additional PMs

• Fibre channel SAN

• SataBeast backend storage

FY10

• Continue growth of CDF and D0 cluster hardware.

• Coordinate efforts with other departments.

• Continue to evaluate virtualization software.

Issues…

Virtual Iron discontinued after sale to Oracle

• Evaluating Citrix Xenserver and Oracle VM

• Requesting free VI licenses from Oracle

Learning Curve

• Virtualization is complex.

• Staff need training on tools.