How It Works

The Digipede Network is composed of Digipede Agents, which manage individual desktops, servers, or cluster nodes, and the Digipede Server, responsible for overseeing workflow within the system. The software includes several components that support job creation, submission, and monitoring: Digipede Control, a web-based administrative tool; Digipede Workbench, a Smart Client for defining and running jobs; and the Digipede Framework SDK, which enables developers to integrate grid computing into their applications.

Each Agent collects important data about the computer it operates on, including available hardware, software, and data resources. With this information, the Agent selects the most suitable tasks for that machine. By decentralizing decision-making, this method enhances the scalability, reliability, flexibility, and overall performance of the system, surpassing traditional “command and control” scheduling models.

Digipede Control serves as the administrative interface for the Digipede Network. It allows users to review job information, compute resources, data resources, and system pools. Additionally, Digipede administrators can update user information and configure Agents through this tool.

The Digipede Workbench is designed to shorten the learning curve, allowing users
to become productive immediately. It offers a rich interface for running distributed computing jobs, avoiding the need for complex scripting. Wizards help users learn the system, while advanced designers provide access to greater system functionality

The Digipede Workbench is designed to make the system easy to use, allowing users to quickly become productive. It offers an intuitive interface for managing distributed computing jobs, avoiding the need for complex scripting. Wizards help users learn the system, while advanced designers provide access to more robust functionalities.

The highly regarded Digipede Framework SDK enables developers to integrate grid computing into their applications with as little as 20 lines of new code. It supports the distributed execution of .NET objects and COM servers, allowing software to run effortlessly on the grid. Compatible with any .NET or COM language, it integrates seamlessly with Visual Studio, so developers can continue using their preferred tools and languages.