Foreword

Message from the General Co-Chairs (PDF)

pp. xi

Message from the Program Chair (PDF)

pp. xiii

IWCC'99 Crew Members (PDF)

pp. xv

Acknowledgments (PDF)

pp. xvii

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

Fault-Tolerant Cluster Architecture for Business and Scientific Applications (Abstract)

Kai Hwang

pp. 3

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Clustering for Research and Production Scale, Parallel and Distributed Computing (Abstract)

Anthony Skjellum

pp. 4

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From PC Clusters to a Global Computational Grid (Abstract)

David Abramson

pp. 5

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CLUSTER SETUP AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Design and Analysis of the Alliance/University of New Mexico Roadrunner Linux SMP SuperCluster (Abstract)

pp. 9

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Comparative Performance of a Commodity Alpha Cluster Running Linux and Windows NT (Abstract)

David Lancaster, University of Southampton

Kenji Takeda, University of Southampton

pp. 19

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Comparing the Communication Performance and Scalability of a Linux and an NT Cluster of PCs, a Cray Origin 2000, an IBM SP and a Cray T3E-600 (Abstract)

Glenn R. Luecke, Iowa Sate University

Bruno Raffin, Iowa Sate University

James J. Coyle, Iowa Sate University

pp. 26

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An Assessment of Gigabit Ethernet as Cluster Interconnect (Abstract)

Jens Mache, Lewis & Clark College

pp. 36

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Evaluation of the Performance of Multithreaded Cilk Runtime System on SMP Clusters (Abstract)

Liang Peng, National University of Singapore

Mingdong Feng, National University of Singapore

Chung-Kwong Yuen, National University of Singapore

pp. 43

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CLUSTER COMMUNICATIONS SOFTWARE AND PROTOCOLS

A Communication Staging Technique for Network Cache Interconnected Clusters (Abstract)

Amy W. Apon, University of Arkansas

Hsiang Ann Chen, University of Arkansas

Charlotte F. Fischer, Vanderbilt University

Larry E. Wilbur, Belobox Networks

pp. 55

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Communication Kernel for High Speed Networks in the Parallel Environment LANDA-HSN (Abstract)

Thierry Monteil, LAAS-CNRS

Jean Marie Garcia, LAAS-CNRS

David Gauchard, LAAS-CNRS

Olivier Brun, LAAS-CNRS

pp. 63

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Smart Cluster Network (SCnet): Design of High Performance Communication System for SAN (Abstract)

Naoshi Ogawa, Fujitsu Laboratories LTD.

Takahiro Kurosawa, Fujitsu Laboratories LTD.

Mitsuhiro Kishimoto, Fujitsu Laboratories LTD.

Nobuhiro Tachino, Fujitsu LTD.

Andreas Savva, Fujitsu LTD.

Keisuke Fukui, Fujitsu LTD.

pp. 71

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A High Performance Communication Subsystem for PODOS (Abstract)

Sudharshan Vazhkudai, University of Mississippi

Tobin Maginnis, University of Mississippi

pp. 81

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Realistic Communication Model for Parallel Computing on Cluster (Abstract)

Anthony T.C. Tam, University of Hong Kong

Cho-Li Wang, University of Hong Kong

pp. 92

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NETWORK COMMUNICATION OPTIMIZATIONS

Optimizing User-Level Communication Patterns on the Fujitsu AP3000 (Abstract)

Jeremy Dawson, Australian National University

Peter Strazdins, Australian National University

pp. 105

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Algorithms for Stable Sorting to Minimize Communications in Networks of Workstations and Their Implementations in BSP (Abstract)

Christophe Cérin, Universit? de Picardie Jules Verne

Jean-Luc Gaudiot, University of Southern California

pp. 112

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Key Message Algorithm: A Communication Optimization Algorithm in Cluster-Based Parallel Computing (Abstract)

Ming Zhu, Nanyang Technological University

Wentong Cai, Nanyang Technological University

Bu-Sung Lee, Nanyang Technological University

pp. 121

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CLUSTER FILE SYSTEMS AND FILE ACCESS

Soda: A File System for a Multicomputer (Abstract)

Bruce Janson, University of Sydney

Bob Kummerfeld, University of Sydney

pp. 131

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File Replication for Enhancing the Availability of Parallel I/O Systems on Clusters (Abstract)

Hau-Yang Cheng, National Tsing Hua University

Chung-Ta King, National Tsing Hua University

pp. 137

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I/O in the Gardens Non-Dedicated Cluster Computing Environment (Abstract)

Paul Roe, Queensland University of Technology

Siu Yuen Chan, Queensland University of Technology

pp. 145

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MPI-IO on a Parallel File System for Cluster of Workstations (Abstract)

Hakan Taki, Universit? de Picardie Jules Vernes

Gil Utard, Universit? de Picardie Jules Vernes

pp. 150

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Single I/O Space for Scalable Cluster Computing (Abstract)

Roy S.C. Ho, University of Hong Kong

Hai Jin, University of Hong Kong

Kai Hwang, University of Southern California

pp. 158

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SCHEDULING PROGRAMS ON CLUSTERS

Formal Specification of Virtual Process Topologies (Abstract)

Kamran Kazemi, University of Western Australia

Chris McDonald, University of Western Australia

pp. 169

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Task Partitioning Utilizing Available Time on Multiprocessor Systems for a Given Schedule (Abstract)

Oscar R. López-Bonilla, Universidad Aut?noma de Baja California

pp. 177

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An Efficient Resource Allocation Scheme for Gang Scheduling (Abstract)

B.B. Zhou, Australian National University

P. Mackerras, Australian National University

C.W. Johnson, Australian National University

D. Walsh, Australian National University

P. Brent, Oxford University

pp. 187

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Building and Scheduling Parallel Adaptive Applications in Heterogeneous Environments (Abstract)

D. Kebbal, Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille

E.G. Talbi, Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille

J.M. Geib, Universite des Sciences et Technologies de Lille

pp. 195

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Cost-Efficient Load Distribution Using Multicasting (Abstract)

Jefferson L. Tan, Monash University

pp. 202

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CLUSTER MANAGEMENT AND METACOMPUTING

Investigation to Make Best Use of LSF with High Efficiency (Abstract)

Fumie Costen, University of Manchester

John Brooke, University of Manchester

Mike Pettipher, University of Manchester

pp. 211

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Self-Migrating Threads for Multi-Agent Applications (Abstract)

Naoya Suzuki, University of Tsukuba

Munehiro Fukuda, University of Tsukuba

Lubomir F. Bic, University of California at Irvine

pp. 221

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High Performance Distributed Objects for Cluster Computing (Abstract)

Lionel Brunie, LISI, INSA de Lyon

Laurent Lefevre, Universite Claude Bernard

Olivier Reymann, Ecole Normale Suprieure de Lyon

pp. 229

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Resource Manager for Globus-Based Wide-Area Cluster Computing (Abstract)

Yoshio Tanaka, Real World Computing Partnership

Mitsuhisa Sato, Real World Computing Partnership

Motonori Hirano, Software Research Associates, Inc.

Hidemoto Nakada, Electrotechnical Laboratory

Satoshi Sekiguchi, Electrotechnical Laboratory

pp. 237

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CLUSTER OPERATING SYSTEMS AND MONITORING

Nomad: A Scalable Operating System for Clusters of Uni and Multiprocessors (Abstract)

Eduardo Pinheiro, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Ricardo Bianchini, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

pp. 247

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Contractual Operating System ? Design and Problems (Abstract)

Wai-kong Cheuk, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Chi-kwong Li, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Wai-yip Chan, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

pp. 255

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ClusterProbe: An Open, Flexible and Scalable Cluster Monitoring Tool (Abstract)

Zhengyu Liang, University of Hong Kong

Yundong Sun, University of Hong Kong

Cho-Li Wang, University of Hong Kong

pp. 261

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CLUSTER PROGRAMMING AND ANALYSIS MODELS

Sharing the Garden GATE: Towards an Efficient Uniform Programming Model for CLUMPS (Abstract)

Darren Butler, Queensland University of Technology

Paul Roe, Queensland University of Technology

pp. 271

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Debugging Parallel Programs Using Incomplete Information (Abstract)

Simon Huband, University of Western Australia

Chris McDonald, University of Western Australia

pp. 278

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The Influence of Concurrent Process Duplication on the Performance of Parallel Applications Executing on COWs (Abstract)

Michael Hobbs, Deakin University

Andrzej Goscinski, Deakin University

pp. 287

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ALGORITHMS AND APPLICATIONS

Massively Parallel Simulated Annealing Embedded with Downhill ? A SPMD Algorithm for Cluster Computing (Abstract)

Zhihui Du, Tsinghua University

Sanli Li, Tsinghua University

Shuyou Li, Tsinghua University

Mengyue Wu, Tsinghua University

Jing Zhu, Tsinghua University

pp. 297

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Unobtrusive Workstation Farming Without Inconveniencing Owners: Learning Backgammon with a Genetic Algorithm (Abstract)

Paul Darwen, University of Queensland

pp. 303

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Lattice Field Theory on Cluster Computers: Vector- Vs. Cache-Centric Programming (Abstract)

C. Best, John von Neumann Institute for Computing

M. Peardon, John von Neumann Institute for Computing

N. Eicker, University of Wuppertal

P. Uberholz, University of Wuppertal

T. Lippert, John von Neumann Institute for Computing and University of Wuppertal

K. Schilling, John von Neumann Institute for Computing and University of Wuppertal

pp. 312

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A Finite Element Solver for Convection Diffusion Problems Using a Cluster of PC's (Abstract)

Renato Simöes Silva, Laborat?rio Nacional de Computa??o Cient?fica LNCC/MCT

pp. 320

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INDUSTRY TRACK

Sun Cluster(tm) Architecture: A White Paper (Abstract)

Sun Microsystems, Sun Microsystems

pp. 331

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Global Resource Director (GRD): Customer Scenarios for Large Multiprocessor Environments (Abstract)

Fritz Ferstl, GENIAS Software GmbH

pp. 339

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HP Hyperplex(r) Clustering Technology (Abstract)

D. Charlu, Hewlett-Packard Company

pp. 347

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Author Index (PDF)

pp. 357