If you’ve ever wondered what kind of computing gear can crunch big numbers, manage complex models, or tackle intricate computing problems, wonder no more — Clusters For Dummies, 2nd Edition is just for you. In this book, you discover how software and technology enable modern networks to convey humongous hunks of information among clusters to
Cluster and workload management software helps identify, monitor and manage various hardware and software components in a cluster, from the CPU, memory, and accelerators it may have, to networking devices, operating systems and application workloads. Cluster management software can divide computing resources based on different workload requirements and policies, which are designed by the IT
If you’re looking for insights into the cost of cluster deployment — not just the initial hardware and setup cost but the cost of owning and maintaining it over time – and some tips for first-time cluster adopters, tune into this podcast to learn more.
This book gives you some insights into what it means to leverage both IaaS and PaaS in both public and private cloud environments and how these environments work with data center services. Companies leveraging these foundational cloud services need to keep all the models in context with business requirements for performance, security, and portability. This
Business Intelligence solutions need to address the needs of an ever empowered user community demanding the freedom to work where, when, and how they want. IBM’s answer to this is delivered through Cognos Business Intelligence Dashboards that support a spectrum of self service analytic options that can be delivered at the right place and right
Spurred by the hypercompetitive global business market and tough economic climate, many enterprises are rethinking their traditional business processes. Whether their goals are to increase productivity, improve quality, hasten time to market, reduce costs, or enhance customer satisfaction, it’s increasingly likely that the cloud will play some role in the solutions they adopt. In this
One of the most intriguing aspects of the cloud is the freedom it brings. The lack of term or volume commitments, the pay as you go pricing, and the ease of entry and exit appear to grant a license to behave impulsively. Like a 60’s commune, that image of the cloud invites dabbling, even flirting,
Like other performance-driven companies, IBM is continuously challenged by stakeholders to drive new revenue opportunities and efficiencies while lowering operating costs. As such, cloud computing with its widely-touted benefits made a convincing case for adoption. And the technology model has lived up to expectations. By providing a platform to standardize and automate the management of
The cloud decision may be the easy part. For most businesses, the benefits promised by cloud computing—including agility, process optimization, speed to market, and cost reduction—warrant a closer look, if not a test drive. At least at the decision-table, curiosity and hope in the potential for transformation are winning out over caution. The next steps
Die aktuelle Festplattentechnologie (HDD) erreicht das obere Plateau einer Technologie-S-Kurve. Dadurch wird kurzfristig die Fähigkeit der Hersteller beschränkt, die Speicherkapazität einer Festplatte zu erhöhen. In den letzten Jahren hat sich die maximale Kapazität von Festplatten alle zwei bis drei Jahre verdoppelt. Im Vergleich dazu hat sich vor zehn Jahren die maximale Kapazität einer Festplatte jährlich