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Wolfgrid is a software that enables users to create a computational cluster or "grid" using Macintosh computers. It allows for parallel processing of highly demanding tasks across multiple systems. This article discusses the background, workflow, project details, future plans, and integration possibilities of Wolfgrid.
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Sammie CarterDepartment of Computer ScienceN.C. State UniversityNovember 18, 2004http://packmug.ncsu.edu/wolfgrid
Background • Xgrid (Apple ACG - January 6, 2004)A collection of software that enables users to aggregate an ad hoc network of Macintosh computers into a loosely-coupled computational cluster, or “grid,” of systems. The software enables a user to deploy jobs across an active grid, or to simply participate in that grid by volunteering his or her processor time. It enables highly parallel jobs to be divided and processed concurrently on multiple systems.
Wolfgrid Project (Est. February 2004) • Currently 2 GridsAlpha(Fast) and Beta(Beta) • Media Attention • Two Grid Architects • Website (Documentation, Statistics, etc) • Recently New Project Group
Future of Wolfgrid • 2 More GridsStatic (In Testing), Linux (In Testing) • Grid Portal • Distributed RPM------------------------ • Windows Agent • Xgrid <-> Globus • Wolfgrid Integration
Conclusion • Questions / Comments / Suggestions • Contact Information:Sammie CarterWolfgrid Architectswcarter@ncsu.edu • Demos
References • Apple HPChttp://developer.apple.com/hardware/hpc/xgrid_intro.html • Xgrid Release Notes Technology Preview 2 • Apple ACGhttp://www.apple.com/acg/xgrid/