OT Session The Compute Backbone at JPMorgan

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OT2004 Session
The Compute Backbone at JPMorgan

Case study of the application of grid computing and Linux at JPMorgan

Monday March, 11:30

case study - 75 minutes

Peter Sumner

Session results
When available, can be found at TheComputeBackboneAtMorganSessionResults??

Abstract
JP Morgan has launched its compute backbone which deploys a grid of Linux based Intel based machines. This case study discusses what was done and what lessons can be learned.
Linux is free but hardware and software support is not. How can an institution which needs high levels of service from its computing resources obtain real reductions in total cost of ownership. The notion of disposable computing.
Simplifying the deployment and utilisation of a distributed compute engine. Creating easily manged workspaces to facilitate easy management of the computing resources. Simplifying development teams issues with deploying on the grid.
The use of patents and licensing to reduce the cost of deploying a supported commercial solution to the need for vastly expandable computing power.

Audience
Anyone interested in deploying grid in a commercial end-user environment.

Benefits

better understanding of the costs and benefits of grid computing
techniques to simplify the operational complexities of grid
way to simplify the development and test environments for grid
the possibilities of using patents to reduce licensing costs

Materials

Peter Sumner JPMorgan	Peter Sumner has been with JPMorgan Chase and its predecessor firms for more years and mergers than he cares to remember. He is responsible for technical architecture within the JPMorgan Investment Bank and is one of the firm's Distinguished Engineers. Current projects include the supporting the firm’s Expert Engineer (E2) program, a year long development program for 30 upcoming technologists and the promotion of Open Source use and development within the organization. Previous work at JPMorgan's heritage companies includes an information architecture program and metadata repository, the development and support of the firm's market data systems in the London trading room and of a global payments and secure message processing system Before joining Chemical Bank Peter had worked in fire and gas safety systems and theatre and television lighting control systems

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CS1		OT2004 Session The Compute Backbone at JPMorgan
		Case study of the application of grid computing and Linux at JPMorgan Monday March, 11:30
		case study - 75 minutes
		Peter Sumner

Session results	When available, can be found at TheComputeBackboneAtMorganSessionResults??
Abstract	JP Morgan has launched its compute backbone which deploys a grid of Linux based Intel based machines. This case study discusses what was done and what lessons can be learned. Linux is free but hardware and software support is not. How can an institution which needs high levels of service from its computing resources obtain real reductions in total cost of ownership. The notion of disposable computing. Simplifying the deployment and utilisation of a distributed compute engine. Creating easily manged workspaces to facilitate easy management of the computing resources. Simplifying development teams issues with deploying on the grid. The use of patents and licensing to reduce the cost of deploying a supported commercial solution to the need for vastly expandable computing power.
Audience	Anyone interested in deploying grid in a commercial end-user environment.
Benefits	better understanding of the costs and benefits of grid computing techniques to simplify the operational complexities of grid way to simplify the development and test environments for grid the possibilities of using patents to reduce licensing costs
Materials