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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
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
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
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
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

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