Birds of a Feather Session: Production Cluster Deployment - Then, Now, and Future Trends

Abstract

BoF Abstract:

This BoF is intended as an introduction to the many components that comprise clustered HPC systems; past, present, and a brief look at future trends. The presentation and accompanying discussion will address topics such as: what to look for in a vendor, how to choose hardware type(s), power and cooling issues, cluster software stacks, administrative tips and tricks, user support advice including scheduling policies and file management, and hopefully a lively debate at the end. This BoF is not intended to define what should and should not be deployed; rather, we will present a number of factors and considerations involved in deploying a successful cluster.