Microsoft has just released a CTP of its upcoming HPC Server 2008 product (the next version of Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003). The MPI library has undergone a series of performance enhancements (e.g. Network Direct for more efficient message communication), and the scheduler now provides an easier and more interactive way to execute kernels of work (based on the scheduler's new SOA capabilities for job submission and execution). I'm just starting to kick the tires, existing MPI and OpenMP apps runs just fine on the new version. Next up is to start playing with the new scheduler...
The CTP also includes numerous other improvements, including better setup and administration support. To download, click here to join the beta program.
Posted
Mar 13 2008, 11:54 AM
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joe-hummel