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Contents Introduction Core Technologies Key Features and Benefits
Introduction Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 can be easily and quickly deployed using standard Windows deployment technologies, and additional compute nodes can be added to the compute cluster by simply plugging in the nodes and connecting them. The Microsoft Message Passing Interface (MS-MPI) implementation is fully compatible with the reference MPICH2. Integration with Active Directory enables role-based security for administration and users, and the use of Microsoft Management Console provides a familiar administrative and scheduling interface. This diagram represents a typical Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 network.
Core Technologies Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 supports the following core technologies: x64-based host and cluster nodes Message Passing Interface v2 (MPI2) Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet over Remote Direct Memory Access (RDMA), Infiniband, and Myrinet networking technologies Third-party compilers and libraries
Key Features and Benefits Simplified Cluster Deployment and Management CCS offers rapid node deployment and cluster configuration, monitoring tools, and policy-based scheduling, which provides a scalable management environment that is easy to use, including: Automated setup with minimal prompted user input Setup wizards for networking, remote installation services, node management, and cluster security An integrated software stack with a built-in job scheduler and MPI stack to get you up and running quickly Better Integration with IT Infrastructure CCS integrates seamlessly with existing Windows infrastructure, allowing you to leverage existing skills and technology for system and node management, workload management, user management, and security. For example, CCS does the following: Leverages existing Active Directory deployments to simplify authentication and security setup Leverages Remote Installation Services (RIS) for remote node installation Leverages Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) for managing node updates Leverages Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) for system and job management Leverages Microsoft Management Console (MMC) for snap-in system tools Broad Application Support CCS is supported by leading applications in each target vertical, allowing you to deploy mainstream applications with a broad base of support. An integrated software stack designed and targeted for the high-performance computing market allows developers to build a broad range of applications and tools. Familiar Development Environment Developing applications for CCS allows developers to leverage their existing Windows-based skills and experience. Microsoft Visual Studio is the most widely used integrated development environment (IDE) in the industry, and Visual Studio 2005 includes support for developing HPC applications (for example, parallel debugger). CCS includes an integrated MPI layer based on the industry-standard MPI2 specification, making it easier to port existing parallel applications.