Title :
Implementation and utilization of a heterogeneous multicomputer cluster for the study of load balancing strategies
Author :
Andersen, Per H. ; Antonio, John K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Texas Tech. Univ., Lubbock, TX, USA
Abstract :
The focus of this paper is the implementation and utilization of an inexpensive heterogeneous multicomputer cluster for the study of load balancing techniques. The basic conclusion of the paper is that excellent performance is possible provided that the proper choices among various parameters and implementation options of the load balancing schemes are employed
Keywords :
local area networks; multiprocessing systems; resource allocation; software performance evaluation; Intel workstations; heterogeneous multicomputer cluster; load balancing; parallel search; performance evaluation; Computer science; Counting circuits; Ethernet networks; Hardware; Linux; Load management; Multiprocessor interconnection networks; Network interfaces; Switches; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
High Performance Distributed Computing, 1998. Proceedings. The Seventh International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-8579-4
DOI :
10.1109/HPDC.1998.710031
