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ALSO CALLED: HPC, High-Performance Clusters, High-Performance Computing, High Performance Clusters
DEFINITION: High-performance computing (HPC) is the use of parallel processing for running advanced application programs efficiently, reliably and quickly. The term applies especially to systems that function above a teraflop or 1012 floating-point operations per second. The term HPC is occasionally used as a synonym for supercomputing, although technically a supercomputer is a system that performs at or near  … 
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High Performance Computing White Papers (View All Report Types)
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Cray Brings Leadership and Customer Focus to Lustre Scalability
sponsored by Cray
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, discover a parallel file system that is being implemented across the high performance computing (HPC) industry – enhancing new applications and providing high levels of scalability to meet a wide range of workloads in standard IT environments.
Posted: 29 Apr 2013 | Published: 29 Apr 2013

Cray

Cray Sonexion™ Data Storage System
sponsored by Cray
WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the features and benefits of the Cray Sonexion Lustre appliance approach while comparing and contrasting it to traditional component-based approaches.
Posted: 25 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Cray

Business Value of DB2 10 for z/OS Query Optimization
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This crucial paper discusses the newest enhancements for IBM's DB2 mainframe environment that provides high levels of workload performance while improving efficiency and removing limitations. Read on to learn how you can increase availability and overall mainframe efficiency.
Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 01 Apr 2013

IBM

HPC maturity benchmark 2012
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Grid technology is maturing, yet the pressure to increase computing capabilities has never been higher. This resource details the results of a recent high performance computing survey, providing a grid maturity benchmark that will help you plan a more intelligent grid strategy.
Posted: 28 Mar 2013 | Published: 28 Mar 2013

IBM

High Performing Virtualized Workloads Require a New Storage Protocol
sponsored by Coraid
WHITE PAPER: Access this Storage Switzerland paper by Senior Analyst George Crump to learn why today's high-performing virtualized workloads demand a new storage protocol, and learn how virtualization workloads differ from traditional ones in terms of performance, scalability and cost.
Posted: 19 Mar 2013 | Published: 19 Mar 2013

Coraid

Powering Business Innovation with High-Performance Computing
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This resource discusses the key capabilities of high performance computing, and how you can utilize it to drive innovation for your organization.
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 | Published: 04 Mar 2013

HP & Intel®

High-Performance Computing in Action
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to discover how high performance computing continues to grow, touching nearly every industry from the data center to the desktop.
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 | Published: 04 Mar 2013

HP & Intel®

5 Myths About High Performance Computing
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper debunks five preconceived myths about high performance computing that are not true.
Posted: 04 Mar 2013 | Published: 04 Mar 2013

HP & Intel®

Expert Analysis: The Current State of High Performance Computing
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Access this expert e-guide to learn more about HP's set of new scalable systems and ProLiant servers for the high-performance computing (HPC) market. Also, inside, discover how common supercomputing has become with a special focus in the retail space.
Posted: 05 Dec 2012 | Published: 05 Dec 2012

HP & Intel®

Enabling Scientific Breakthroughs at the Petascale
sponsored by Cray
WHITE PAPER: This white paper dives into the high-performance computing, scalable parallel file system the University of Illinois' National Center for Supercomputing Applications deployed to meet the staggering requirements of one of the most powerful supercomputers in the world.
Posted: 08 Oct 2012 | Published: 08 Oct 2012

Cray

Driving EH Systems z supports the Swiss Industrial Conglomerate's Worldwide Business
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This case study shows how one worldwide industrial conglomerate benefits from running their operations from a mainframe data center. Learn how they successfully support thousands of users with the help of a Linux server.
Posted: 14 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

SUSE

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for High Performance Computing
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Discover how your organization can support high performance computing with the use of a Linux operating system. Learn more about interoperability and hybrid high performance computing, supported vs. non-supported Linux, and much more.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

SUSE

The Main Components of a Unified Fabric
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: A Unified Fabric is the merging of the SAN / LAN and infiniband capabilities into one wire and switch. Though this change will save businesses money, it's important to get all the administrators on the same page. In this exclusive resource, learn how a Unified Fabric works and who should manage it.
Posted: 05 Jan 2012 | Published: 05 Jan 2012

Global Knowledge

DreamWorks Animation Utilizes the Red Hat Portfolio to Build a Private Cloud
sponsored by Red Hat and HP
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover how one leading animation studio uses Linux to enable rapid and cost-efficient scalability of computing and resources for high-performance compute (HPC) workloads. Learn how your organization can reduce your data center footprint and enhance reliability by using this Linux platform.
Posted: 16 Jul 2012 | Published: 16 Jul 2012

Red Hat and HP

Dell: Expanding Its Position as an HPC Market Leader
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: With several offerings available, choosing the ideal high performance computing (HPC) offering for your business can be a daunting task. This resource examines one well-reputed HPC vendor and explains how it differentiates itself in the competitive marketplace.
Posted: 02 Apr 2012 | Published: 01 Apr 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Case Study: DuPont Accelerates Innovation and Savings with R&D Cloud
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how one of the world’s premiere science companies leveraged an advanced cloud platform for its high-performance computing cloud.  Learn how this allowed them to improve performance, memory capacity and virtualization capabilities for their critical applications.   
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

Intel

A Shared-infrastructure Solution for Maximized HPC
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and AMD
WHITE PAPER: Discover how the Dell PowerEdge C6145 server is designed to meet the demands of intensive computational research of public and enterprise customers with the benefits of a shared infrastructure that saves space, weight, and energy.
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 08 Dec 2011

Dell, Inc. and AMD

Deployment Strategies for 802.11n: Key Considerations for the Next Generation of Wireless Networking
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: While 802.11n wireless networks let enterprises create a seamless working environment by combining the mobility of wireless with the performance of wired networks, the best ways for deploying 802.11n – while minimizing acquisition and operational costs – may still be unclear.
Posted: 16 Nov 2011 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

Brocade

EX Series Ethernet Switches
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: High-performance businesses demand a high-performance network infrastructure that provides fast, secure and reliable delivery of the applications that drive the business. Switches deployed in regional offices, campuses and data centers enable these business processes by connecting users.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

Juniper Networks, Inc.

Designing for hyperscale computing
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Created for hyperscale environments such as private and public clouds, Web 2.0 and online gaming infrastructures, and high-performance computing, Dell PowerEdge C-Series servers provide outstanding performance in adense, streamlined, eco-efficient design. Learn how PowerEdge C-Series offers a streamlined approach for hyperscale environments.
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Optimization is for the Clouds
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper begins with an outline of the characteristics of computing from a distance, describes how WAN optimization of cloud resources improves the user experience, explains how Riverbed’s Cloud Steelhead achieves this, and concludes with several deployment examples.
Posted: 06 Sep 2011 | Published: 06 Sep 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

IT Service Excellence
sponsored by BMC-Accenture
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides insight into the relationship between service management and performance. Discover the key attributes of service excellence and the results you can achieve by implementing a lifecycle-based approach.
Posted: 11 Aug 2011 | Published: 11 Aug 2011

BMC-Accenture

Shared Infrastructure: Scale-Out Advantages and Effects on TCO
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Applications such as high performance computing, Web 2.0 and cloud technologies are beginning to require similar features in the data center, including high density, serviceability and power efficiency. Find out how a shared infrastructure can meet these requirements, while providing significant TCO savings.
Posted: 06 Jul 2011 | Published: 06 Jul 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Managing Dell PowerEdge C Servers in Hyperscale Environments
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: When companies run large-scale applications on multiple similar servers, they require a diverse set of tools that are designed for one-to-many system management. This white paper will review different system management options that provide monitoring in hyperscale environments.
Posted: 06 Jul 2011 | Published: 06 Jul 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Oracle Database 11g Release 2 High Availability
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about how Oracle Database 11g Release 2 protects your business from all common causes of unplanned downtime and planned downtime, including human error.
Posted: 20 Dec 2010 | Published: 20 Dec 2010

Oracle Corporation
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HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING DEFINITION (continued): …  the currently highest operational rate for computers. Some supercomputers work at more than a petaflop or 1015 floating-point operations per second.The most common users of HPC systems are scientific researchers, engineers and academic institutions. Some government agencies, particularly the military, also rely on HPC for complex applications. High-performance systems often use custom-made components in addition to so-called commodity components. As demand for processing power and speed grows, HPC will likely interest businesses of all sizes, particularly for transaction processing and data warehouses. … 
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