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ALSO CALLED:
Distributed Networking,
Distributed Processing
DEFINITION: Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM) is a program that enables distributed computing among networked computers on different platforms, so that they can perform as a single, large unit for computer-intensive applications. The software can be run on most Unix-based or Windows systems. According to the official Web site, PVM is the de facto standard, world-wide, for distributed computing. PVM source code
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Distributed Computing White Papers
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The Hybrid Computing Proposition: Challenging and Overcoming Past Bias is Key to Achieving Breakthrough Gains
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER:
This whitepaper discusses recommendations for embarking on a fact-based approach for selecting servers for hosting modern applications based on workload attributes. In addition, learn about hybrid cloud computing, a technology aimed at addressing the various challenges encountered in scaled out distributed computing implementations.
Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012
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Endpoint Data Backup and Security: The Growing Need for a Better Approach
sponsored by Copiun
WHITE PAPER:
This Technology Spotlight discusses the key issues surrounding the changing user environment and the resulting need for improved data backup and security. Additionally, it examines the critical concerns companies face as they support occasionally connected users across a distributed network.
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 | Published: 09 Jun 2011
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Making a Business Case for Tape
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
This paper will review tape technology from the standpoint of this business value model.
Posted: 26 Jan 2003 | Published: 26 Jan 2003
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DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING DEFINITION (continued): … is freely available. PVM was created at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1989 and was rewritten in 1991 at the University of Tennessee. Newer versions developed since that time offer improved portability and fault tolerance. The PVM package has become popular for teaching computer science and programming students how distributed computing and parallel processing work. The software has been used extensively to solve problems in science, medicine, technology and engineering that have proven too complex for individual computers. PVM also enables a level of computational accuracy beyond the ability … Distributed Computing definition sponsored by SearchServerVirtualization.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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