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Chapter 8. Software stack
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򐂰 IBM Platform Process Manager
Complex scripts are often used to automate lengthy computing tasks. But
these scripts can be risky to modify, and might depend on the expertise of a
few key individuals. IBM Platform Process Manager simplifies the design and
automation of complex computational processes, which captures and protects
repeatable best practices.
򐂰 IBM Platform Session Scheduler
IBM Platform Session Scheduler provides high-throughput, low-latency
scheduling in environments that run high volumes of short-duration jobs and
where users require faster and more predictable job turnaround times.
򐂰 IBM Platform Dynamic Cluster
Platform Dynamic Cluster turns static IBM Platform LSF clusters into
dynamic, shared cloud infrastructure. By automatically changing the
composition of clusters to meet ever-changing workload demands, service
levels are improved and organizations can do more work with less
infrastructure.
8.5 IBM Platform HPC
IBM Platform HPC is a complete management product that includes cluster and
workload management capabilities that are integrated into an easy-to-install,
easy-to-use offering.
IBM Platform HPC includes the following components:
򐂰 A user portal that is based on IBM Platform Application Center (IBM PAC)
򐂰 A workload management that is based on IBM Platform LSF
򐂰 IBM Platform Cluster Manager Standard Edition
򐂰 IBM Platform MPI
򐂰 A workload driven dynamic OS boot
Figure 8-6 on page 230 shows the different components that form IBM Platform
HPC.