Trends in Cluster Computing

Overview

Do you have options when implementing cluster solutions? What kinds of challenges might you experience with different approaches to clusters? How might clusters evolve over the next five years? These are just a few of the important questions addressed in this issue of SGI Technology Insight, "Trends in Cluster Computing," which features an exclusive analyst interview with Carl Claunch of Gartner Research. In addition to trends, the newsletter discusses critical factors to consider when designing a cluster system, including choosing the right node size for your clusters, networking requirements, application considerations and programming approaches.