WebSphere® Extended Deployment Compute Grid extends WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment, using service level management to provide an enhanced quality of service in running and controlling batch-like jobs in Compute Grid.
Starting with Version 6.1, WebSphere Extended Deployment is divided into three functionally independent products. You now have more choices to address your business challenges. In addition to the full product containing all features, you have the option of separately ordering the following products: WebSphere Virtual Enterprise for dynamic operations and application server virtualization, WebSphere eXtreme Scale for high-performance and WebSphere Extended Deployment Compute Grid for running and controlling batch-like jobs.
WebSphere Extended Deployment Compute Grid offers flexible support for mixed application types. A batch-like job referred to as native execution is now supported. Compute Grid workload management technology can support a diverse mix of application types while ensuring service levels are met for priority requests.
Compute Grid represents on demand capabilities in an extended environment. Use the product to enhance operational efficiency by deploying dynamic operations, service high-volume transactional workloads with linear scalability and near 100% availability, or manage large scale, continuously available WebSphere Application Server environments.
To improve overall operations of complex systems, a centralized installation manager reduces installation and maintenance efforts. With health monitoring policies, you can determine which situations to monitor and the actions to take when a specific situation occurs. You can use these capabilities with Compute Grid if you have also purchased the WebSphere Virtual Enterprise product.
Compute Grid is not functional without the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment installation. During installation, the product automatically identifies the WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment installation and extends the functionality to embrace the themes and added function of the product.
The product introduces application server virtualization and automation. A virtualized infrastructure redefines the traditional concepts of Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) resources and applications, and their relationships with each other. This new infrastructure facilitates the product's ability to automate operations, thereby simplifying complex configurations.