21Distributed and Parallel Computing
1.5 XSEDE: A SINGLE VIRTUAL SYSTEM
The Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE) is the most
advanced, powerful, and robust collection of integrated advanced digital resources
and services in the world [32]. It is a single virtual system that scientists can use
to interactively share computing resources, data, and expertise. Initially, XSEDE
supports 16 supercomputers and high-end visualization and data analysis resources
across the country. It also includes other specialized digital resources and services
to complement these computers. These resources will be expanded throughout the
lifetime of the project.
1.5.1 resourCes
XSEDE is composed of multiple partner institutions known as SPs, ...