Univa Announces Availability of UniCluster 4.0 Test DriveNew Version Advances IT Operations Efficiency For Cluster ComputingLisle, IL, September 9, 2008 — Univa, the superior alternative in HPC systems management software for the complete distributed computing lifecycle, announced today the immediate availability of the UniCluster 4.0 Test Drive. Now available for download at www.Grid.org, the new version includes expanded systems management functionality that helps to automate repetitive and homegrown administrative tasks that significantly reduce time to value and total cost of ownership for cluster owners. The additional systems management capabilities make UniCluster a superior alternative for organizations seeking a way to significantly increase the efficiency of both their administrative teams and high performance computing infrastructures. The integration of functionality that addresses key steps in the HPC lifecycle, that today are often developed or maintained by in-house staff, frees up valuable resources, while a simplified, inclusive price model reduces the cost. "UniCluster 4.0 sets a new standard for high performance computing systems software," says Gary Tyreman, vice president and general manager of Univa HPC. "Our approach reflects a sea change for how organizations view the operation of high performance computing environments. UniCluster provides the required functionality to significantly reduce operating expense in a single package." "That goes far beyond what a scheduler alone can provide," adds Tyreman. UniCluster from Univa is a fully integrated, community-enabled open source cluster software stack with unrestricted support for all its components. Available by download, this product simplifies the deployment, configuration and management of clusters, from installation and job scheduling to monitoring and remote access. UniCluster allows users to seamlessly implement, manage and support high performance compute environments at a fraction of the cost of alternative offerings. "Increasingly HPC systems managers must balance infinite demand against the need for increased operating efficiency and expense management," said Fritz Ferstl, the director of HPC & Grid Software Engineering in Sun Microsystems. "UniCluster adds key systems management functionality that can significantly reduce the total cost of ownership for Sun Grid Engine software users." Features available in the release include:
UniCluster 4.0 delivers on Univa's HPC mission of bringing systems management best practices to HPC while providing better value for a better price. UniCluster 4.0 Test Drive is now available for download at: http://www.grid.org/downloads. About UnivaUniva is the leading provider of HPC systems management and data center automation software. Univa products simplify the complex nature of deploying and operating HPC and data center virtualization environments, saving customers time and resources while giving them confidence that their solution will perform as expected. Hundreds of market-leading companies come to Univa to build and operate their production infrastructures, from workgroup clusters to enterprise grids to dynamic data center application provisioning. With a focus on making business easier for our customers, Univa is advancing the vision and practice of HPC and data center virtualization. Visit us at www.univaud.com. |