Different Types of Clusters

• Ideally each stage of the data processing cycle requires a different type of cluster.

• Although each cluster is built from commodity components they are all tuned differently for their specific main tasks.

• The following types of clusters are being used:

  • Batch Data Processing
  • Monte Carlo Simulation
  • Interactive Data Analysis
  • Workgroup Services

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