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Download Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 R2

Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 provides a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for harnessing the power of supercomputing through a unique combination of performance, ease of use, and the ability to leverage existing technology investments. Take advantage of:

  • HPC Services for Excel 2010
  • The ability to add Windows 7 workstations as computer nodes
  • Integration between SharePoint and Windows HPC Server

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  • Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Suite provides enterprise-class tools, performance, and scalability for a highly productive HPC environment. The Suite provides a complete and integrated cluster environment including the OS, HPC Job Scheduler, Message Passing Interface v2 (MPI2) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) interactive application support, cluster management & monitoring, the ability to distribute Excel calculations, and the ability to harness idle Windows 7 workstations.
  • The Windows Server 2008 R2 HPC Edition operating system is a version of the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system designed for use in an HPC cluster.
  • HPC Pack 2008 R2 Express delivers enterprise-class tools, performance, and scalability for a highly productive HPC environment, providing an integrated cluster environment featuring the HPC Job Scheduler, Message Passing Interface v2 (MPI2) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) interactive application support, and cluster management and monitoring tools.

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  • These languages: Chinese (simplified), English, Japanese

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