Dynamic Cluster

This paper introduces a new architecture called the Dynamic Cluster, which is a cluster of computers connected together over a wired and wireless network. The nodes can use any network technology to connect to the cluster. The communication protocol of the Dynamic Cluster includes the dynamic detection of nodes entering and exiting the cluster. The Dynamic Cluster would dynamically redistribute task assignments in the cluster according to these dynamic changes in the cluster. The Dynamic Cluster has the capability of distinguishing between time-constrained tasks and non-time-constrained tasks. Timeconstrained tasks will have higher priority than non-timeconstrained tasks and will be handled differently in load balancing and in “node-exit” events to guarantee that the time-constrained tasks will be processed on time. The Dynamic Cluster’s manager nodes also have a real static IP address, allowing access from any machine with an Internet connection providing the Dynamic Cluster with a worldwide span. The sub-clusters of the Dynamic Cluster can be added or removed dynamically. They can also work independently.