Chapter: Parallelism and cluster management
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This chapter will cover the basics of parallel and high performance computing and management issues related to everything from the early parallel computers, more recent clusters, to the present grid.
Parallel computing
o why, who and how o brief history o factors governing performance o core management issues in management of high performance resources (computational requirements, user and social factors)
Management of multiprocessors and supercomputers - historic perspective
o TBD
Management of clusters
o TBD
Management of the grid
o TBD