18 Questions
What term is commonly used to refer to individual computers in a cluster?
Nodes
In the context of HPC systems, what is the expected support duration mentioned in the text?
Hours/days
How do components in distributed systems communicate with each other?
Via pure HTTP, RPC-like connectors, or message queues
What is a characteristic of distributed systems as mentioned in the text?
Independent failure of components
How does a computer cluster typically function?
Nodes work together as a single system, performing the same task
What is the main function of nodes in a computer cluster?
To work together to be viewed as a single system
What is the primary purpose of High Performance Computing (HPC) systems?
To aggregate computing power for solving large, complex problems
Which of the following is a key characteristic of High Throughput Computing (HTC) systems?
They leverage shared web resources to process large amounts of data
What is a typical architecture of high-performance computers used by small and medium-sized businesses?
Clusters of interconnected computers working in parallel
Which statement best describes the evolution of cloud computing?
Cloud computing evolved from the proliferation of HPC and HTC systems
What is a key difference between High Performance Computing (HPC) and High Throughput Computing (HTC)?
HPC focuses on solving large problems, while HTC handles large data volumes
What is a key component of high-performance computers, according to the text?
Parallel processing capabilities using multiple processors and memory
What is the primary advantage of cloud computing in terms of costs?
It allows you to trade capital expenses for variable expenses, paying only for IT resources consumed.
What is a key benefit of cloud computing in terms of global deployment?
It allows for rapid expansion to new geographic regions and global deployment in minutes.
What is the primary reason why High Performance Computing (HPC) is no longer optimal for modern computing needs?
HPC systems are not cost-effective for provisioning computing resources to billions of concurrent users.
Which computing paradigm is better suited for handling modern computing workloads involving large-scale data processing and parallel computing?
High Throughput Computing (HTC)
What is the primary driver behind the evolution of computing towards leveraging shared web resources and massive amounts of data over the Internet?
The general trend towards leveraging shared resources and distributed computing over the Internet.
Which statement best describes the evolution of computing platforms and environments over the past 60 years?
Computing has evolved from centralized systems to parallel and distributed computing over the Internet.
Learn about the proliferation and use of High Performance Compute (HPC) and High Throughput Compute (HTC) systems since 1990, hidden in clusters, grids, or Internet clouds. Explore how consumers and web-scale computing services utilize these systems to provide high performance for applications.
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