HPC Servers (High Performance Computing)
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The predecessor of the HPC servers were the large central computers that eventually turned to distributed computers. Distributed computers needed more power and linking them gave way to today’s High Performance Computing. Today’s High Performance Computing is distributed and links large amounts of data from various locations in a seamless environment.
Parallel techniques and programming
models evolved based mainly on their 'ease' of use and potential for
commercial success, both of which are closely related (e.g. shortened
time-to-market for MCAE software).