Linked by David Adams on Tue 23rd Sep 2008 00:29 UTC
Microsoft just released Windows HPC Server 2008, with support for thousands of processors. A NYTimes article takes a closer look at Microsoft's ambitions in supercomputing, and current trends in the HPC field, where Microsoft has almost no current presence. Microsoft's strategy is probably a recognition that with the price of high-powered hardware decreasing, many new companies and organizations are finding application for high-powered systems, and they hope to be able to take a portion of that new business using people's familiarity with the Windows brand as a foot in the door.
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2006-01-12
Firstly it is well productized unlike most Unix solutions. It has Microsoft behind so it gives some clarity of support for future. It's based on Windows so most people are familiar with UI and basic stuff. Keep mind that most HPC solutions are targeted on academic level, this isn't. Microsoft is trying to get business users that doesn't have similiar solutions but are maybe thinking to move.
Edited 2008-09-23 07:46 UTC