Apache Hadoop Performance Tuning

This step-by-step diagram describes Apache Hadoop performance tuning methodologies, including Hadoop, JVM, operating system, and BIOS configuration tuning, and the challenges, tools, and best practices of managing a Hadoop stack.

Big Data – What It Is and Why You Should Care

This IDC whitepaper looks at “the age of ‘Big Data‘.” Learn where Big Data originates, as well as the architectures needed to store and process large volumes of data and the technologies that let you extract value from granular information originating from diverse sources. Finally, discover how to implement your own Big Data programs.

Software Optimization Guide for AMD Family 15h Processors

This guide provides optimization information and recommendations for AMD Family 15h processors. These optimizations are designed to yield software code that is fast, compact, and efficient.

AMD Announces the First AMD Fusion Center of Innovation

New technology center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to promote entrepreneurship, commercialization, and start-up creation for heterogeneous computing.

Simulations Speed Design of Power and Propulsion Devices

Supercomputers help optimize engines, turbines, and more for clean energy.

Silicon Mechanics announces research cluster grant

Silicon Mechanics sponsors research cluster grant.

Whitepaper: x86 Compiler Quick Reference Guide for “Bulldozer” processors

Compiler options Quick Reference Guide

One Company’s Computing Needs

Find out how one company compared their needs against the benefits of the PowerEdge C6105 server.

Driving Data Center Efficiency with Shared Infrastructure

The efficiency of data center operations can have a direct effect on the bottom line.

Dell PowerEdge C6105 Server Delivers Hyperscale Computing

Hyperscale computing for Cloud hosting, HPC, and shared environments.