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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 

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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 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Azure No 
Microsoft Hyper-V No 
PowerShell No 
Python Yes 
SIOS DataKeeper No 
SQL No 
Slurm Yes 
Windows Server No 

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 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Azure Yes 
Microsoft Hyper-V Yes 
PowerShell Yes 
Python No 
SIOS DataKeeper Yes 
SQL Yes 
Slurm No 
Windows Server Yes 

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

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