Supercomputing, grid computing, high performance computing. Whatever you call it, clustering computers to act as a single server increases an organization's ability to perform specialized tasks ranging from solving an environmental crisis to studying fusion.
In this guide to implementing high performance computing (HPC), you'll find news, tips and advice on data center applications for grid clusters, including advice on integrating mainframes and Web services into your grid computing strategy.
Supercomputer applications risks and rewards
PNNL seeks supercomputer to battle radioactive plume
Pacific Northwest National Labs is replacing its four-year-old supercomputer. Its replacement will be used to tackle environmental remediation and sustainable energy.
Grid computing and security uncertainties
As companies consider grid computing services, security pros must be mindful of the benefits and drawbacks, and where that usage fits within an organization's security strategy.
Grid computing and Web services
In this tip, William Brogden characterizes the types of grid technology and indicates where grid computing and Web services may compliment each other.
Analysts see SOA, virtualization, and Grid merge
SOA, virtualization and Grid computing are converging, according to 451 Group analysts. They predict that Grid computing will be so closely identified with SOA and virtualization in 2007 that the term Grid will eventually be replaced in product names in favor of virtual and service-oriented.
Grid computing and Linux
Linux clusters vs. grids
Can Linux clusters outperform grid computing? Expert Ken Milberg compares them -- covering Beowulf, HPC, Linux Virtual Server -- and chooses a winner.
Does the mainframe play a role in grid computing?
A grid computing effort that includes the mainframe can focus on improving grid robustness and introducing mission-critical applications to the grid.
Linux grid takes out firm's aging mainframe
After decades on a mainframe, the U.S.'s oldest automotive information and metrics provider looked to Linux on a grid for an elegant -- and fast -- money-saving alternative.
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