HPCwire

While the use of public cloud resources for high performance computing applications is laden with some significant performance and other problems for some users, there are several HPC applications that finding a suitable home on the Amazon cloud. From the initial launch of their HPC instance types a couple of years ago, which was followed by the availability of GPU instances for accelerated computing in the cloud, Amazon has been at the forefront of offering a finer-tuned remote option for running applications. While usage has spanned a number of models, with many using these resources for “bursting” at times of peak need with help from an ever-growing array of middleware to help automate the transition, the number of fully-hosted applications for HPC shops running exclusively on clouds remains relatively low, although it is expected to grow. To read further, please visit http://www.hpcwire.com/2014/02/20/amazon-lead-highlights-hpc-cloud-progress/.