FutureGrid

Purpose

FutureGrid provides a computing environment for testing new research ideas in computer science for the use and security of grids and clouds. TACC operates Alamo a Linux cluster, one of several geographically-distributed, heterogenous FutureGrid systems available for researchers. This test-bed enviroment offers both virtual machines and native operating systems for testing cutting-edge research ideas for minimizing overhead and maximizing performance.

Funding Source(s)

• FutureGrid