TechRepublic Resources
- cluster computing: A Review of Cluster Characteristics across Several Leading Vendors
- The cluster systems covered differ in style and architecture from the basic systems which comprise the nodes of the cluster as well as the manner in which the nodes participate in the cluster system as a whole. Cluster operation is fundamental to VMS, unlike most systems which consist of a...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Cluster Computing, Cluster Operation, Benefits, Operating Systems, Human Resources, Software
- White papers
- Deutsche Bank's Securities Custody Reporting System - Technical Details
- Deutsche Bank's Securities Custody System is among the earliest examples of successfully using grid computing for large-scale financial data processing. Base One began developing its grid and cluster computing software under contract to Deutsche Bank, which in 1996 needed to expand the reporting capabilities of its New York City-based Global...
- Tags: Database, Financial, Deutsche Bank AG, Parallel Processing, Cluster Computing, Financial Accounting, Finance
- Case studies
- cluster computing With Single Thread Space
- To achieve Single System Image (SSI) for cluster computing is a challenging task since SSI is a form of complete transparency that requires the integration and unification of all types of resources in a cluster. This paper proposes a new Java computing platform with the concept of Single Thread Space,...
- Tags: Java, Cluster Computing
- White papers
- The Future of cluster computing
- Without a sustainable computing strategy, can today's commodity High-Performance Computing ("HPC") clusters take advantage of future hardware developments? How are technical markets driving high-end innovation? What are the keys to a sustainable design strategy? These are just a few of the important questions addressed in the white paper, "The...
- Tags: Hardware, Cluster Computing, Strategy, Management
- White papers
- Scalable cluster computing With MOSIX for LINUX
- Mosix is a software tool for supporting cluster computing. It consists of kernel-level, adaptive resource sharing algorithms that are geared for high performance, overhead-free scalability and ease-of-use of a scalable computing cluster. The core of the Mosix technology is the capability of multiple workstations and servers (nodes) to work cooperatively...
- Tags: Node, Cluster Computing, MOSIX, Linux, Engineering, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
- White papers
- Network Performance Model for TCP/IP Based cluster computing
- A new communication model, called the PlogPT model, is proposed to predict communication performance in a commodity cluster where computing nodes communicate using TCP/IP. This model extends the PlogP model in order to consider the variation of bandwidth brought about by bottleneck links in network switches and the delay of...
- Tags: Network, Model, Cluster Computing, Tcp/Ip, Research & Development, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Business Operations
- White papers 2007-08-03
- Matching Applications With Raw Power Using the Sun Customer Ready HPC Cluster
- Cluster computing is the natural outcome of an evolution of distributed computing technology that has been in process for more than a decade. High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters provide a mechanism for solving problems that cannot be solved without massive amounts of computing power, and they incorporate not only servers, storage,...
- Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Distributed Computing, Computing, Cluster Computing, Network Technology, Networking
- White papers 2007-04-01
- Maestro-VC: On-Demand Secure cluster computing Using Virtualization
- On-demand computing is the name given to technology which enables an infrastructure where computing cycles are treated as a commodity, and where such a commodity can be accessed upon request. In this way the goals of on-demand computing overlap with and are similar to those of Grid computing: both enable...
- Tags: University Of Illinois, On-demand, Grid Computing, Cluster Computing, On-demand Computing, Utility Computing, It Management, Virtualization, It service Management, Hardware
- White papers 2006-02-23
- The Wisdom of Open Source Crowds?
- The Wisdom of Crowds was a very popular book this year. In a nutshell it espouses the idea that there is such a thing "collective wisdom," and that in a crowd of well informed people, the average decision making power of the group is actually greater than the smartest...
- Tags: cluster, Java, Open Source, Terracotta, Uncategorized
- Blog posts 2006-12-15
- Trends in cluster computing
- Do you have options when implementing cluster solutions? What kinds of challenges might you experience with different approaches to clusters? How might clusters evolve over the next five years? These are just a few of the important questions addressed in this issue of SGI Technology Insight, "Trends in Cluster...
- Tags: Cluster Computing, Programming, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- Case studies 2005-08-12
- Beyond Swarm Intelligence: The UltraSwarm
- This paper explores the idea that it may be possible to combine two ideas - UAV flocking, and wireless cluster computing - in a single system, the UltraSwarm. The possible advantages of such a system are considered, and solutions to some of the technical problems are identified. Initial work on...
- Tags: IEEE, Cluster Computing
- White papers 2005-05-04
- cluster computing
- Parallel computing has seen many changes since the days of the highly expensive and proprietary super computers. Changes and improvements in performance have also been seen in the area of mainframe computing for many environments. This paper provides a review of cluster computing, the various types of clusters and their...
- Tags: Cisco Systems Inc., Computing, Cluster Computing, Mainframes, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2005-04-18
- Streamlining Beowulf Cluster Deployment With NPACI Rocks
- For high-performance parallel-processing applications, Beowulf clusters that comprise industry-standard, two-processor and four processor servers can be a cost-effective alternative to symmetric multiprocessing computer systems and supercomputers. This paper discusses NPACI Rocks, an open source cluster computing software stack that can be used to improve the deployment, management, and maintenance of...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Open Source, Cluster Computing
- White papers 2005-02-01
- NUS Boosts Its Academic Research and Development Capabilities With IBM BladeCenters
- As Singapore's leading higher-education institution, NUS relies heavily on its campus Information Technology (IT) infrastructure to support its academic research. A highly reliable, scalable and secure IT infrastructure is critical for the university to collaborate with other institutions and to participate in research and development activities. NUS engaged IBM, a...
- Tags: Blade servers, IBM eServer BladeCenter, cluster computing, R&D, IBM Corp., high-performance computing, information technology, IT infrastructure, high-performance, cable, partnership, server
- Case studies 2006-10-20
Additional Resources
- Guidelines for Building a High-Performance Computing Cluster
- High-performance computing (HPC) clusters have become increasingly popular in a wide range of industries. IT organizations considering implementing a Dell server-based HPC cluster can benefit from understanding the steps involved in this task. This white paper describes these steps and explains how to determine the appropriate cluster configuration and management...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., High-performance Computing, High-performance, TCO, Roi/Tco, Leadership, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Management
- White papers 2003-11-01
- Cluster Resources and IBM: A Super Combination for Supercomputing
- With more than 10 years of industry experience and more than 2,500 clients worldwide, Cluster Resources is in the business of enabling organizations to understand, control, and fully optimize their computing resources with the workload and resource management software products and services they provide for cluster, grid and utility-based computing...
- Tags: IBM Corp., Supercomputing, Linux, UNIX, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software
- Case studies
- Using InfiniBand for High Performance Computing
- With business models constantly changing to keep pace with nowadays Internet-based, global economy, IT organizations are continually challenged to provide customers with high performance platforms while controlling their cost. With broader adoption of High Performance Computing (HPC) in various industry segments, more enterprise businesses are implementing parallel compute cluster architectures...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., High-performance Computing, High-performance, InfiniBand, Networking
- White papers 2007-01-01
- Advanced Cluster Server Solutions in a Nutshell: An Introduction to Cost Efficient, High Availability Computing Clusters
- Building and maintaining enterprise computing infrastructures invariably involves balancing conflicting goals high mission-critical application availability versus lowest cost as one example. Now, Symantec Veritas Cluster Server features enable new server cluster server configurations that can simultaneously provide high availability at minimum cost.
- Tags: Enterprise Computing, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Cluster Server, Server Configuration, High Availability, Computing, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-08-14
- Perspectives on Grid: Grid Computing - Next-Generation Distributed Computing
- Two major needs have dramatically increased the value of the concept of grid computing in the last few years. A lean economy has forced those with a limited IT budget to more fully utilize their existing computing assets and to become more flexible to respond to rapidly evolving markets by...
- Tags: Grid Computing, Distributed Computing, Economy, Network Technology, Utility Computing, It Management, Corba, Networking, It service Management, Software Development, Software/Web Development
- White papers 2004-01-27
- Service Level Agreement Based Allocation of Cluster Resources: Handling Penalty to Enhance Utility
- Jobs submitted into a cluster have varying requirements depending on user-specific needs and expectations. Therefore, in utility-driven cluster computing, cluster Resource Management Systems (RMSs) need to be aware of these requirements in order to allocate resources effectively. Service Level Agreements (SLAs) can be used to differentiate different value of jobs...
- Tags: Job, SLA, University Of Melbourne, Allocation, Service Level Management, Recruitment & Selection, It Operations, It service Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2005-07-30
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