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Assignment No:2

Program: BS CS
Semester: 7th
Subject: PDC
Topic: Cluster Computing
Submit by: Abdul Qadeer
Submit to: Mr. Waheed ur Rehman
Date: 9-12-2024

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Cluster Computing:
Cluster computing is a type of computing
architecture that involves a group of
interconnected computers (often referred to as
nodes) that work together to perform tasks as
a single system. This approach is used to
improve performance, reliability, and
scalability for various applications. Here are
the key details and components of cluster
computing:

Architecture:
• Nodes: A cluster consists of multiple nodes, which can be individual computers or servers.
Each node typically has its own CPU, memory, and storage.
• Interconnect: Nodes in a cluster are connected through a high-speed network, allowing them
to communicate and share resources efficiently. Common interconnect technologies include
Ethernet, InfiniBand, and Fibre Channel.
• Master-Slave Configuration: In some clusters, a master node coordinates tasks and
distributes workloads to slave nodes. However, many modern clusters use a more
decentralized approach.

Types of Clusters:
• High-Performance Computing (HPC) Clusters:
Designed for computationally intensive tasks, such as
scientific simulations and complex calculations.
• Load-Balancing Clusters: Distribute workloads across
multiple nodes to ensure no single node is
overwhelmed, improving performance and response
times.
• High-Availability Clusters: Focus on minimizing
downtime by providing redundancy. If one node fails,
another can take over its tasks.
• Grid Computing: A form of cluster computing that
connects multiple clusters across different locations, allowing for resource sharing and
collaboration.

Software and Management:


• Cluster Management Software: Tools like Apache Hadoop, Kubernetes, and Apache Spark
help manage resources, schedule tasks, and monitor performance in a cluster environment.
• Job Scheduling: Systems like SLURM or PBS (Portable Batch System) are used to manage
job queues and allocate resources to different tasks based on priority and resource availability.

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Scalability:
• Clusters can be easily scaled by adding more
nodes to the system. This horizontal scaling
allows for increased computational power and
storage capacity without significant changes to
the existing infrastructure.

Fault Tolerance:
• Clusters are designed to handle node failures gracefully. Redundant components and data
replication strategies ensure that the system continues to operate even if one or more nodes
fail.

Applications:
• Cluster computing is used in various fields, including:
• Scientific research (e.g., simulations, data
analysis)
• Financial modeling and risk analysis
• Big data processing (e.g., data warehousing,
analytics)
• Web hosting and cloud computing
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence

Performance:
• Clusters can significantly improve performance for parallelizable tasks, as they can distribute
workloads across multiple nodes, allowing for faster processing and reduced execution times.

Cost-Effectiveness:
• Cluster computing can be more cost-effective than traditional supercomputers, as it often
utilizes commodity hardware and can be built incrementally.

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