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High Performance

Computing in the Cloud


This presentation explores how high performance computing
(HPC) is being revolutionized by cloud computing, offering
powerful new capabilities for research, design, and more.

by harshitha bommineni
What is HPC?
High Performance Computing (HPC) Key Features

HPC involves using specialized computers and HPC systems are designed for high speed, massive
software to solve complex problems that require parallel processing, and efficient data
vast computational power, such as simulations, management, enabling them to handle massive
modeling, and data analysis. amounts of data and perform complex calculations
in a short amount of time.
Components of HPC
Compute Network
HPC systems rely on High-speed networks are
powerful CPUs, GPUs, and essential for efficient
accelerators to perform data communication
intensive calculations. between HPC
components, enabling
parallel processing.

Storage
HPC systems require massive storage capacity to handle
large datasets and results generated from complex
simulations.
Types of HPC Clusters
Cluster Computing Distributed Computing

Cluster computing involves connecting multiple Distributed computing involves distributing


independent computers (nodes) to work together as computations across multiple computers that are
a single system, sharing resources and tasks for geographically dispersed, leveraging the collective
parallel processing. processing power of a network of machines.
HPC Workloads
1 Loosely Coupled 2 Tightly Coupled
Tasks in loosely Tasks in tightly
coupled workloads can coupled workloads are
be processed highly interdependent
independently, with and require frequent
minimal communication
communication between nodes,
between nodes. demanding high-speed
networking.
Benefits of HPC in the
Cloud

Speed & Scalability Flexibility & Agility


Cloud-based HPC provides Cloud computing offers
on-demand access to flexible resource allocation,
massive computing allowing users to scale HPC
resources, enabling faster resources up or down based
processing and handling on their specific needs.
larger datasets.

Cost Savings Fault Tolerance


Cloud-based HPC eliminates Cloud providers offer
the need for upfront redundancy and failover
investments in hardware, mechanisms, ensuring
reducing overall costs and continuous operation and
enabling pay-as-you-go data integrity even in case of
models. failures.
HPC Cloud Considerations

Latency
Minimizing data transfer delays is crucial for efficient HPC
1 performance, especially in tightly coupled workloads.

Performance
2 Cloud providers must offer high-performance computing
resources that meet the specific requirements of HPC applications.

Sustainability
Cloud providers are increasingly focusing on energy
3
efficiency and sustainable practices to minimize their
environmental impact.

Storage
Choosing the right storage options, including capacity,
4
speed, and security, is essential for efficient data
management in HPC workloads.

Security
Ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and
5
availability is paramount for protecting sensitive
information and intellectual property.
HPC Use Cases
Scientific Research
1 HPC enables complex simulations and data analysis for advancements in fields like
physics, chemistry, and biology.

Simulation & Modeling


2 HPC is used to create realistic simulations of physical phenomena for
engineering, design, and research purposes.

Design & Optimization


HPC helps engineers optimize designs, minimize material
3
usage, and improve product performance through advanced
simulations.

Forecasting & Analytics


HPC powers large-scale data analysis and
4
predictive modeling for financial markets,
weather forecasting, and other fields.

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