Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008

Name: Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008
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Author: Microsoft

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Download both the Windows Server 2008 HPC Edition DVD image and the Microsoft HPC Pack 2008 CD image from the links in the page. Burn the Windows Server 2008 image to a DVD and the HPC Pack 2008 image to a CD. Use the DVD to install Windows Server 2008, and when that installation is complete insert the HPC Pack 2008 CD and run 'setup.exe' to start the HPC Pack installation wizard. When asked for a product key use the key provided in the Microsoft product page.

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By Microsoft

Experience a high performance computing system with job scheduler, message passing interface support, and cluster management.

Windows HPC Server 2008 (HPCS) provides enterprise-class tools, performance, and scalability for a highly productive HPC environment. HPCS provides a complete and integrated cluster environment including the OS, Job Scheduler, Message Passing Interface v2 (MPI2) support, cluster management, and monitoring. Windows HPC Server 2008 can help shorten user time-to-insight for HPC workloads through easier deployment and management. By using the existing Windows-based information technology (IT) infrastructure, HPCS simplifies management, security, and storage for the cluster, and provides seamless access from the desktop. HPCS includes improved provisioning based on the Windows Server 2008 Windows Deployment Services technology, a faster Microsoft Message Passing Interface (MS-MPI) that includes new NetworkDirect support, an advanced Job Scheduler, and a new management interface built on the MicrosoftÃ?????Ã????Ã???Ã??Ã?Â® System Center.