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Upgrading the Nevis Linux cluster to a 64-bit operating system |
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Important: While any of the above servers are being upgraded, there is a good chance that the mail server will slow down. It might be necessary to reboot the mail server before and/or after the upgrade. |
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< < | The batch nodes (hermesXX , kennelXX ) and 64-bit-compatible workstations will be upgraded during those two weeks. |
> > | The batch nodes (hermesXX , kennelXX ) and 64-bit-compatible workstations will be upgraded during those two weeks. This will interfere with condor jobs running on those machines during that time; you may want to hold off running condor jobs during the day. |
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Which systems won't be upgraded |
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Here are the reasons: |
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- A number of groups are make the move to 64-bit computing:
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- A number of groups are moving to 64-bit computing:
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- The ATLAS analysis software will run on a 64-bit environment.
- The Double Chooz group is or will be moving to a 64-bit operating system.
- The VERITAS group's software functions best in a 64-bit environment.
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