HASMUKH GOSWAMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ASSIGNMENTS Sub: Advance Computing Technology Faculty Name: Nipa Pariya

Sub Code: 17 Branch : Com

ASSIGNMENT-1.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Explain different eras of computing. Compare architectural and functional characteristics of scalable parallel computers. List reasons to prefer NOW over specialized parallel computers. Define Cluster. Draw & Explain typical architecture of a cluster. Explain classification of Clusters. Why cluster technology is used? OR Explain benefits of Cluster technology. Differentiate between dedicated & non-dedicated clusters. Briefly describe the hardware & software components used to build clusters & nodes. Explain different high performance network technologies for cluster interconnect. Draw the schematic diagram of Windows NT architecture..

ASSIGNMENT-2.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Explain SSI boundary. Explain different layers where SSI can be offered. Briefly explain Middleware design goals. List key services supported by SSI and Availability infrastructure. Explain different services of RMS Explain MPI and PVM. Present comparison matrix of cluster systems

ASSIGNMENT-3.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Explain front-end setup & it's advantages. Write Short Note:(a) Directory Service (b) DCE Integration Global Clock Synchronization Describe a simple example of Cluster Management. Explain finding weakest point in NOWs & COWs. Describe main security problems & how front-end will help. Explain security implication when building clusters of clusters Explain subjects of monitoring in brief. Explain caching strategies for system tuning.

HASMUKH GOSWAMI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ASSIGNMENTS Sub: Advance Computing Technology Sub Code: 17 Faculty Name: Nipa Pariya Branch : C

ASSIGNMENT-2.
1 2 3 4 5 Briefly explain Middleware design goals. List key services supported by SSI and Availability infrastructure. Explain different services of RMS Explain MPI and PVM. Present comparison matrix of cluster systems

EERING Sub Code: 170704 Branch : Computer