[Linux-cluster] Is Global FS the way to go?

[Michael McGlothlin]

I'm setting up two servers to share the load of running several virtual
machines (currently running ESXi) that are currently running on just one
server (which will later be upgraded and added back to the cluster). I am
trying to decide what is an affordable way to provide a shared file system
so that in case of a server going down another can pick up where it left
off. I want data to be mirrored live if possible and for data access to be
fast and reliable. Is Global FS a good fit for this use? From looking at the
docs it appears I could set up a local virtual sever on each machine and
have it keep a local copy that keeps itself in sync with the other servers
using the filesystem. Then all other VMs could access their local server via
iSCSI or NFS.

Or is this all completely the wrong way to go and there is a better way to
meet my goals? My budget is really tight so I can't spend tens of thousands
of dollars on equipment or software.

Thanks,
Michael McGlothlin
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