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Description
AWS ParallelCluster is a free, open-source tool designed for efficient management and deployment of High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters within the AWS environment. It streamlines the configuration of essential components such as compute nodes, shared filesystems, and job schedulers, while accommodating various instance types and job submission queues. Users have the flexibility to engage with ParallelCluster using a graphical user interface, command-line interface, or API, which allows for customizable cluster setups and oversight. The tool also works seamlessly with job schedulers like AWS Batch and Slurm, making it easier to transition existing HPC workloads to the cloud with minimal adjustments. Users incur no additional costs for the tool itself, only paying for the AWS resources their applications utilize. With AWS ParallelCluster, users can effectively manage their computing needs through a straightforward text file that allows for the modeling, provisioning, and dynamic scaling of necessary resources in a secure and automated fashion. This ease of use significantly enhances productivity and optimizes resource allocation for various computational tasks.
Description
Failover Clustering in Windows Server (and Azure Local) allows a collection of independent servers to collaborate, enhancing both availability and scalability for clustered roles, which were previously referred to as clustered applications and services. These interconnected nodes utilize a combination of hardware and software solutions, ensuring that if one node encounters a failure, another node seamlessly takes over its responsibilities through an automated failover mechanism. Continuous monitoring of clustered roles ensures that if they cease to function properly, they can be restarted or migrated to uphold uninterrupted service. Additionally, this feature includes support for Cluster Shared Volumes (CSVs), which create a cohesive, distributed namespace and enable reliable shared storage access across all nodes, thereby minimizing potential service interruptions. Common applications of Failover Clustering encompass high‑availability file shares, SQL Server instances, and Hyper‑V virtual machines. This functionality is available on Windows Server versions 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, as well as within Azure Local environments, making it a versatile choice for organizations looking to enhance their system resilience. By leveraging Failover Clustering, organizations can ensure their critical applications remain available even in the event of hardware failures.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AWS Batch
Yes
AWS EC2 Trn3 Instances
Yes
AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA)
Yes
AWS HPC
Yes
AWS Lambda
Yes
AWS Parallel Computing Service
Yes
Active Directory
No
Amazon API Gateway
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
GitHub
Yes
Integrations
AWS Batch
No
AWS EC2 Trn3 Instances
No
AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA)
No
AWS HPC
No
AWS Lambda
No
AWS Parallel Computing Service
No
Active Directory
Yes
Amazon API Gateway
No
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
GitHub
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/hpc/parallelcluster/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/failover-clustering/failover-clustering-overview