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- Deploying and Managing Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
- This paper discusses the installation, configuration, and deployment of Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 high performance clusters. The key concepts covered include cluster architecture, networking, hardware and software prerequisites, and deployment strategies, including setup options. Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 supports several different deployment scenarios. This paper discusses each...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Window, Microsoft Corp., Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Tools & Techniques, Software, Management
- White papers 2006-04-01
- Deploying a Stand-Alone Windows Compute Cluster Server
- This white paper explains how to set up Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 as an isolated cluster outside the corporate Active Directory infrastructure. It also lists the hardware and software requirements for a Windows Compute Cluster deployment, the Active Directory considerations, and the distinct differences between deploying the cluster...
- Tags: Deployment, Microsoft Cluster Server, Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Microsoft Windows, Directory Services, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Software
- White papers 2007-05-01
- Updating Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 Clusters
- There are many ways to approach updating Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003-based HPC environments. Due to the topology and scale of the networks, Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 environments require some special considerations. WSUS provides granular control over updates and when they are deployed. It provides a central location for...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2007-07-01
- Dual Boot: Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
- This paper describes the installation and configuration of a High-Performance Computing HPC cluster for a dual boot of Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 WCCS and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP1. Because HPC clusters represent a significant investment of resources, maximizing the benefits of the existing investment can result...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, Microsoft Windows, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Open Source, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2007-12-01
- Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 Beta 2
- For customers solving complex computational problems, Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 Beta 2 will accelerate time-to-insight by providing a High-Performance Computing HPC platform that is simple to deploy, operate, and integrate with existing infrastructure and tools. Historically, cluster configuration was technically complex and the level of difficulty frequently required dedicated...
- Tags: Security, Microsoft Cluster Server, Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Software
- White papers 2005-11-01
- Comparing Cluster Interconnects: Fluent CFD Over Ethernet and InfiniBand
- Adoption of commodity compute clusters has grown beyond the traditional high-performance compute market and is entering the enterprise data center. Microsoft's release of a Compute Cluster edition of Windows 2003 underscores this trend. Efficiently designing cluster interconnect networks requires network professionals and cluster architects to select the appropriate technology. This...
- Tags: Network, Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., InfiniBand, Ethernet, Networking
- White papers 2005-11-01
- Installing Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 on HP ProLiant Servers Using the Microsoft Remote Installation Service
- This integration note provides instructions for installing Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server CCS 2003 acquired through a Microsoft Volume Licensing program on specified HP ProLiant servers using Microsoft Remote Installation Services RIS. If a person purchased Windows CCS 2003 directly from HP, then follow the instructions provided in the HP...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, HP Compaq ProLiant Server, Hewlett-Packard Co., Window, Microsoft Corp., HP Compaq ProLiant, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2006-09-01
- Dual Boot: Windows Compute Cluster Server and Rocks Cluster Distribution
- This paper describes the installation and configuration of a high-performance computing HPC cluster for a dual boot of Windows Compute Cluster Server WCCS and Rocks Cluster Distribution formerly called NPACI Rocks, an open source Linux distribution intended for HPC clusters. The method described in this white paper focuses on manipulating...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Server, Boot, Linux, Investment, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Finance
- White papers 2007-10-26
- Using Windows Deployment Services With Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
- This paper is designed to cover how to use Microsoft Windows Deployment Services WDS to deploy Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 WCCS. Although the example cluster in this paper is rather small, the principles employed in creating, imaging and deploying systems apply to clusters as large as one care...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2007-08-09
- Microsoft Webcast: Parallel Computing on Windows: An Introduction
- Applications and scenarios for High-Performance Computing HPC are increasing in terms of automation, speed, and ease of use. With the growing popularity of compute clusters, application developers are starting to use parallel processing techniques to deliver cutting-edge performance. Microsoft delivers the first step towards Windows-based computational clustering with Windows Compute...
- Tags: Webcast, Microsoft Corp., Computing, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Webcasts
- 64-Bit Compute Cluster Performs Crash Analysis, Aides in Safety Compliance
- Based in Kassel, Germany, Bombardier Transportation is one of the world's largest providers of fleet services, including full train and fleet maintenance, materials and logistics programs. Bombardier is using high-performance computing HPC to perform comprehensive rail-vehicle crash analysis. Such analysis is required to comply with international passive safety standards. An...
- Tags: Bombardier Inc., Compliance, Analysis, Supply Chain, Transportation, Microsoft Windows, 64-Bit, Business Operations, Operating Systems, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- Case studies 2007-08-01
- MSDN Webcast: High Performance Computing (Level 200)
- The attendee of this webcast will learn about the Microsoft product offering in the world of high-performance computing: Windows Compute Cluster Server. The attendee of this webcast will find out what Compute Cluster Server is, why one should care about it, and how it can use it to build highly-scalable...
- Tags: Microsoft Developer Network, Webcast, High-performance Computing, High-performance, Microsoft Corp., Digital Media, Leadership, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management
- Webcasts
- HPC in Financial Services - The Power of Platform Symphony, Windows Compute Cluster Server and Excel 2007 Trio
- As business velocity increases, low latency is becoming a major competitive advantage. This is particularly true in algorithmic trading, options pricing, and risk calculations where staying a tick ahead of the competition can make the difference between a winning or a losing trade. This webcast demonstrates how Platform Symphony, one...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Financial Service, Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel 2007, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Software, Office Suites
- Webcasts
- Processing Speed Produces a Competitive Advantage in Engineering Simulations: Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 Runs CD-adapco's STAR Flow and Thermal Simulations (STAR-CD and STAR-CCM+)
- This webcast is focused on computational fluid dynamics CFD and led by Microsoft partner, CD-adapco. Learn how CD-adapco's CFD products, STAR-CD and STAR-CCM+, and Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 provide a powerful, business-effective, and easy to use platform for CFD simulations. It show how Windows Compute Cluster Server allows...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Window, Competitive Advantage, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Webcasts
- Easier Management of High-Performance Computing Cluster Increases Productivity
- Northrop Grumman Space Technology NGST, a sector within Northrop Grumman Corporation, a global defense company, wanted to improve access to high-performance computing within its sector. Engineers often waited months to begin projects, and managing isolated server clusters was difficult and time-consuming. To improve access and simplify administration, NGST worked with...
- Tags: High-performance Computing, High-performance, Microsoft Corp., Sector, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Cloud Computing, Directory Services, Leadership, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Management, Hardware
- Case studies 2006-06-01
- Configuring HP ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack for Blade Deployments of Microsoft Compute Cluster Server 2003
- Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server CSS 2003 is Microsoft's recent entry into the High Performance Computing HPC market. The goal of this product is to provide a simpler way to deploy HPC solutions while still providing more advanced customers with the capability of running powerful compute clusters. Many in the...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Hewlett-Packard Co., Blade, High-performance Computing, Microsoft Corp., HP Compaq ProLiant
- White papers 2007-04-01
- HP BladeSystem Specification for Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
- This white paper provides a general specification for an HP BladeSystem c-Class infrastructure that can support and scale out a small-to-medium sized cluster for Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 CCS. CCS is Microsoft's entry into the fast-growing High Performance Computing HPC market, where solutions are often deployed as clusters...
- Tags: Microsoft Cluster Server, Hewlett-Packard Co., Window, Specification, Microsoft Corp., CCS, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2007-02-01
- Switch From Linux to Windows Increases Value of HPC for Golf Equipment Manufacturer
- When the Linux-based High-Performance Computing HPC cluster in use at Callaway Golf reached the end of its useful life, the company began looking for a replacement solution. Callaway Golf switched to Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 running on HP hardware because the solution offered several advantages over one based on...
- Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software
- Case studies 2008-04-01
- Leading HPC Vendor Eases Adoption for Customers, With New Windows-Based Offerings
- For SGI, a leading High-Performance Computing HPC vendor, extending its server offerings to support the Windows operating system meant being able to satisfy a broader range of customers. SGI now offers Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 as an alternative to Linux, making it easier for customers who are familiar with...
- Tags: Silicon Graphics Inc., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software
- Case studies 2008-02-22
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