DHPC Technical Report DHPC-115
Cluster Computing - The State of Play
K.A.Hawick
Archived 9 September 2002.
Abstract
Cluster computing remains popular amongst both research and
insdustrial organisations largely due to economic and customisation
advantages over alternative computer products. Although our main
interests remain in software and middleware for clusters it remains
important to monitor hardware components behaviour, availability and
pricing for cluster design. In this paper we review recent
developments in cluster computing and describe our latest experimental
cluster systems. We have constructed systems for experimental study
of cluster behaviour for applications and for study into fault
tolerance and the control of remote sensors. We review what we
believe are the key areas for further research into cluster systems.
Keywords: cluster computing; dynamic beowulf; redundancy; novel
nodes; sensors.
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