Windows Compute Cluster Server (CCS) 2003 is designed specifically to run parallel, high-performance computing (HPC) applications to solve complex computations. Windows CCS accelerates time-to-insight by providing an HPC platform that is simple to deploy, operate, and integrate with existing infrastructure and tools.

Windows CCS supports leading HPC applications with an integrated software stack that includes Operating System, Job Scheduler, management tools, and MPI layer. It also integrates seamlessly with existing Windows infrastructure (e.g., Active Directory), allowing you to leverage existing skills and technology for system and node management, workload management, user management and security. Developing applications for Windows CCS allows developers to leverage their existing Windows-based skills and experience and use familiar development tools such as Visual Studio 2005. More info: http://www.microsoft.com/hpc

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the leading platform for open source computing. From the desktop to the data center, Enterprise Linux couples the innovation of open source technology and the stability of a true enterprise-class platform. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the first enterprise-class family of business operating platforms. Enterprise Linux combines the performance, ISV support, features, and, extended release cycle required by the world’s largest organizations. Enterprise performance of Enterprise Linux has been proven through recent TPC-C, TPC-R, and ECperf benchmarks. More info: www.redhat.com

SUSE^® LINUX Enterprise Server empowers businesses to leverage Linux* and open source by delivering a scalable, high-performance foundation for secure enterprise computing. Built for reliability, it offers comprehensive functionality to power today's networks and meet user demands. SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server also supports abroad range of hardware platforms and leading software applications. SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 is backed by Novell^®, giving you are liable release cycle and a complete enterprise software ecosystem for Linux: technical support, training, consulting, indemnification and an extended partner network. The Novell commitment to open source, combined with our expertise in Linux integration, helps businesses of all sizes deploy Linux quickly and confidently. More info: www.novell.com