The cluster must have a master host and the management hosts all running the same operating system. If you install compute hosts with operating systems that differ from the master host and the management hosts, you need to install a mixed cluster. A mixed cluster is useful if you have cross-platform applications that can run on either Linux/UNIX or Windows.
If you are installing a cluster with a Linux/UNIX master host, follow the installation instructions to install Linux/UNIX management hosts and compute hosts. You will need to follow this chapter to install Windows or Solaris compute hosts.
If you are installing a cluster with a Windows master host, follow the installation instructions to install Windows management hosts and compute hosts. You will need to follow this chapter to install Linux/UNIX compute hosts.