Cluster Computing
Cluster Computing Consulting Services
Clusters, built using commodity-off-the-shelf (COTS)
hardware components and free, or commonly used,
software, are playing a major role in solving large-scale
science, engineering, and commercial applications.
Cluster computing has emerged as a result of the
convergence of several trends, including the availability
of inexpensive high performance microprocessors and
high speed networks, the development of standard software tools for high
performance distributed computing, and the increasing need of computing
power for computational science and commercial applications.
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Cluster Computing
A Cluster Computer and its Architecture
A cluster is a type of parallel or distributed processing system, which
consists of
a collection of interconnected stand-alone computers working together as
a single,
integrated computing resource.
A computer node can be a single or multiprocessor system (PCs,
workstations,
or SMPs) with memory, I/O facilities, and an operating system. A cluster
generally
refers to two or more computers (nodes) connected together.
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A Cluster Computer and its Architecture
Cluster Classifications
Clusters offer the following features at a relatively low cost:
- High Performance
- Expandability and Scalability
- High Throughput
- High Availability
Cluster technology permits organizations to boost their processing power
using standard technology (commodity hardware and software components)
that can be acquired/purchased at a relatively low cost.
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Cluster Classifications
