XSEDE system software testing
Abstract
XSEDE is the NSF follow on to the TeraGrid. The XSEDE system architecture is a three layer architecture with an access layer, a services layer, and a resources layer. The access and services layers require resources on which to run. It is desirable to test the XSEDE system software on non-production resources before each release, and during development. We would like to use FutureGrid resources as a testbed for XSEDE software development.
Intellectual Merit
XSEDE is an NSF-funded infrastructure project. The intellectual merit comes primarily via the science that is done using the infrastructure.
Broader Impact
The impact of XSEDE will be significant. Dozens of large science projects will use XSEDE on a daily basis. Further, XSEDE will lower the barriers for collaboration between campuses.
Use of FutureGrid
As described earlier we will use FG extensively for testing, particularly at the performance extremes.
Scale Of Use
Large scale, not so much in nodes as in number of hosts.
Publications
Results
The FutureGrid system adminsitrators have been most helpful in this process.