At boot-time, clump/os will
autoprobe for network cards, and, if any are detected, try to configure
them via DHCP. If successful, it will create a mosix.map file based on the
assumption that all nodes are on local CLASS C networks, and configure
MOSIX using this information.
clump/os Release 4 best supports machines with a single connected network
adapter. The MOSIX map created in such cases will consist of a single
entry for the CLASS-C network detected, with the node number assigned
reflecting the IP address received from DHCP. (On the 192.168.1 network,
node #1 will be 192.168.1.1, etc.) If you use multiple network adapters
Expert mode is recommended as the assignment of node numbers is sensitive
to the order in which network adapters are detected. (Future releases will
support complex topologies and feature more intelligent MOSIX map
creation.)
clump/os will then display a simple SVGA
monitor (clumpview) indicating whether the node is configured, and, if it
is, showing the load on all active nodes on the network. When you've
finished using this node, simply press [ESC] to exit the interface and
shutdown.
Alternatively, or if autoconfiguration doesn't work for you, then
you can use clump/os in Expert mode. Please note that clump/os is not a
complete distribution or a rescue disk; the functionality present is the
bare minimum required for a working MOSIX server node.
It works for us, but may not work for you; if you experience
difficulties, please email us with as much information about your system
as possible -- after you have investigated the problem. (See Problems?
and Expert mode. You might also consider subscribing to the clump/os
mailing list.)