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Abstract for "Globus Unleashed: Platform Computing's Commercial Support of the Globus Toolkit" and "Platform LSF 5 Update" by Ian Lumb

September 25, 2002

Globus Unleashed: Platform Computing's Commercial Support of the Globus Toolkit

Platform Globus is the industry's first commercially supported distribution of the Globus Toolkit. By way of analogy with Linux distribution providers and the Linux kernel, Platform Globus represents the redhatted version of the `grid kernel' based on the Globus Toolkit. By focusing on pre-built distributions, documentation, support, training and professional services, plus enhanced interoperability with Platform LSFÒ, Platform Globus remains consistent with the vision and mandate of the Globus Projectä. This presentation provides an introduction to Platform Globus, and updates on several projects that are currently underway.

Platform LSF 5 Update

Platform LSF 5 represents a recent and significant update to the industry leading workload manager. By redesigning core LSF internals, Platform is now able to respond to industry requirements in an accelerated fashion. In this presentation, features of LSF 5 most relevant to those involved in high-performance computing (HPC) will be showcased. Particular attention will be given to the new Web access interface, the open-architecture scheduler, and new scheduling policies (e.g. advance reservation, resource leasing, etc.). Platform LSF is shown to be a natural complement to grids based on the Globus Toolkit or Platform MultiCluster.

Ian Lumb, Grid Solutions Manager, Platform Computing has led a career in scientific research and distributed computing on an international scale. He joined Platform Computing Inc. in August 1998 to establish the company's training practice. He subsequently served as the technical liaison for the company's system vendor partners, before focusing on Grid Computing. Prior to joining Platform, he served as a researcher and educator in physical sciences at Toronto's York University, where he also got his introduction to distributed computing.