Abstract
The process of virtualizing computing resources allows an organization to make more efficient use of it's resources. In addtion, this process enables flexibility that deployment on raw hardware does not. Virtualization, however, comes with a performance penalty. This study examines the performance of utilizing virtualization technology for use in high performance computing to determine the suitibility of using this technology. It makes use of a small (4 node) virtual cluster as well as a 4 node physical cluster. The impacts on input/output operation are examined as well as performance of each cluster using two widely utilized tools, NAS Parallel Benchmarks and X High Performance Linpack.
Keywords
Virtualization, Xen, High Performance Computing
Date of this Version
4-18-2012
Department
Computer & Information Technology
Department Head
Jeffrey L. Brewer
Month of Graduation
May
Degree
Master of Science
Head of Graduate Program
James Mohler
Advisor 1 or Chair of Committee
Phillip Rawles
Advisor 2
Anthony Smith
Advisor 3
Raymond Hansen
Committee Member 1
Phillip Rawles
Committee Member 2
Anthony Smith
Committee Member 3
Raymond Hansen