IBM Platform HPC is easy-to-use, comprehensive HPC management software that includes a rich set of features to empower high-performance technical computing users. It helps reduce the complexity of their computing environment and improves time-to-solution.
The latest version of Platform HPC, V4.1.1, offers the following new capabilities for technical computing users:
- Using xCAT technology for cluster provisioning, enabling broader Linux and AIX operating system support.
- GPFS monitoring that correlates workload with file system performance for enhanced overall application performance.
- Integrated monitoring for network switches and chassis.
- Enhanced workload reports to help with chargeback accounting.
- Refreshed workload management based on Platform LSF 9.1.1 for easy upgrade to LSF standard, and certified on the latest operating system.
- Platform MPI 9.1, supporting the latest hardware and operating system.
- Support for new versions of the operating system.
Business users want new applications now. Market and regulatory pressures require faster application updates and delivery into production. Your IBM i developers may be approaching retirement, and you see no sure way to fill their positions with experienced developers. In addition, you may be caught between maintaining your existing applications and the uncertainty of moving to something new.
IT managers hoping to find new IBM i talent are discovering that the pool of experienced RPG programmers and operators or administrators with intimate knowledge of the operating system and the applications that run on it is small. This begs the question: How will you manage the platform that supports such a big part of your business? This guide offers strategies and software suggestions to help you plan IT staffing and resources and smooth the transition after your AS/400 talent retires. Read on to learn:
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