JPPF

What is JPPF?

JPPF is an open-source grid computing solution that simplifies the parallelization of computationally intensive tasks, enabling applications with high processing power requirements to be executed on multiple computers simultaneously. By dividing an application into smaller, independent parts called "tasks" that can run in parallel, JPPF dramatically reduces the processing time for these applications The JPPF system consists of a server and any number of execution nodes, commonly referred to as a master/slave architecture. The server distributes the "tasks" that make up a "job" to the nodes for parallel execution, leveraging the combined processing power of the grid

Highlights

• Divides applications into smaller, independently executable "tasks" for parallel processing
• Utilizes a master/slave architecture with a server distributing work to execution nodes
• Enables easy deployment of components across a cluster by file copying
• Requires minimal setup time, allowing developers to focus on core software development