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Microsoft Windows® HPC Server 2008
Windows HPC Server 2008 brings the power, performance, and scale of high performance computing (HPC) to mainstream computing. Windows HPCS can be deployed, managed, and extended using familiar tools and technologies. In addition, it can efficiently scale to thousands of processing cores and includes management tools that help systems administrators proactively monitor system health and maintain system stability. Windows HPC Server 2008 enables broader adoption of HPC by providing a rich and integrated end-user experience scaling from the desktop application to the cluster. A wide range of software vendors, in various verticals, have designed their applications to work seamlessly with Windows HPC Server 2008 so that users can submit and monitor jobs from within familiar applications without having to learn new or complex user interfaces.
Developing parallel programs requires integrated development environments along with support for distributed computing standards. Visual Studio 2008 provides a comprehensive parallel programming environment for Windows HPCS. In addition to supporting Open MP, MPI, and Web Services, Windows HPCS also supports third-party numerical library providers, performance optimizers, compilers, and a native parallel debugger for developing and troubleshooting parallel programs.
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Quick DeploymentBuilt-in wizards, tools, management consoles, and a To Do List help simplify the provisioning of compute nodes so that consistent system images can be created, modified, and deployed across a cluster.
System Health ReportingA comprehensive set of management, administration, and diagnostic tools scale to support larger clusters. The Heat Map provides at-a-glance views of cluster health, and helps to quickly identify and diagnose hardware, software, or network issues across the cluster.
Advanced Scheduling OptionsA flexible job scheduler addresses both batch and newer service-oriented jobs, and can be deployed in concert with partner schedulers for additional advanced policies or mixed environments.
Network and High-Speed InterconnectsA networking wizard and network diagnostics tools, plus simplified driver management, help to reduce the complexity of deploying multiple networks across a cluster, while use of NetworkDirect helps to achieve better performance and enable efficient CPU utilization.
New Monitoring, Diagnosis, and Reporting CapabilitiesWindows Server 2008 Enterprise includes Failover Services. The combination of Windows Failover Services and SQL Server database clustering provide head node redundancy in the event of a hardware failure. Administrators can create groups based on hardware, software, or networking characteristics. Groups allow for simplified administration and allow optimal utilization by mapping jobs requirements to an appropriate set of servers. Built-in diagnostic tools allow administrators to quickly identify and diagnose hardware, software, or network problems across the cluster.» More about Windows HPC Server 2008 features
Microsoft EcosystemWindows HPC Server 2008 takes advantage of the overall Microsoft ecosystem to improve the functionality, usability, and manageability of the cluster. Your organization can accomplish more, in less time, with reduced effort, by leveraging users' existing Windows skills and integrating with the development and management tools already in use in your enterprise.» More about Windows HPC Server 2008 system requirements » More about Windows HPC Server 2008 licensing |