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Windows HPC Server 2008

Windows HPC Server 2008 Big Advantages for Brilliant Ideas

{ Performance and Scalability }

Unleash computational power. Calculations and simulations that took weeks or days can be reduced to hours or minutes.

{ Ease of Use }

Harness the power of supercomputing through the familiarity of Windows.

{ Integrated Solution }

Offers comprehensive HPC solutions that integrates with and leverages existing infrastructure.

{ The Support You Need  }

A single place to go when you need help on your HPC environment.

Why Choose Windows HPC Server 2008?

There are a number of ways to manage complex computations.  See how other systems and solutions stack up to Windows HPC Server 2008.

Windows HPC Server 2008 vs. High-end Workstations

Consider Windows HPC Server 2008 when:
  • You need to scale out past a single machine

  • Your Business or compliance needs require  faster results

  • You need more efficient use through centralized computation resources

Windows HPC Server 2008 vs. Standard Windows Server

Consider Windows HPC Server 2008 when:
  • You are looking for a highly optimized version specifically built for HPC computations

  • Cost is a factor

  • You need greater memory and scale capabilities

Windows HPC Server 2008 vs. Linux

Consider Windows HPC Server 2008 when:
  • You want an integrated, fully supported solution from a single vendor

  • Your organization could benefit from the high performance and ease of use of a Windows based system

  • You want to utilize more of your existing infrastructure

DataSheet

Windows HPC Server 2008 Overview

The power of a Windows 64-bit Server with rich, out-of-the-box functionality.

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HPC and Linux

Windows HPC and Linux

Explore the potential of dual boot and hybrid cluster environments.

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Install and use Microsoft Windows HPC Server in your existing environment

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