SimGrid
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| Initial release | 1998[1] |
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| Stable release | 3.36
/ September 9, 2024 |
| Repository | https://framagit.org/simgrid/simgrid |
| Written in | Core: C++; Bindings: Python, . |
| Platform | Unix, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Distributed system simulator, Network simulator, Model Checking |
| License | GNU Lesser General Public License[2] |
| Website | simgrid |
SimGrid is an open-source framework used for simulating distributed applications and computing platforms. It provides tools for prototyping, evaluating, and comparing different platform configurations, system designs, and algorithms. By offering models and APIs, SimGrid enables the simulation of distributed computing environments, allowing researchers and developers to test and analyze various system behaviors.
The framework supports multiple programming paradigms through its API, making it suitable for examining scheduling strategies, resource allocation policies, fault tolerance mechanisms, and other essential aspects of distributed computing. SimGrid has been applied in research and practical applications across fields like cloud computing, high-performance computing (HPC), grid computing, and peer-to-peer networks. It assists users in optimizing performance, identifying bottlenecks, and assessing system efficiency.
What's particularly notable is how SimGrid enables the exploration of complex distributed systems without the need for extensive physical resources. [3]This capability accelerates development cycles and fosters innovation by allowing developers to experiment with different scenarios and configurations in a virtual environment. The framework's versatility makes it a valuable tool for anyone looking to delve deeper into the challenges and solutions within distributed computing.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Casanova, Henri (May 2001). "A Toolkit for the Simulation of Application Scheduling". First IEEE International Symposium on Cluster Computing and the Grid (CCGrid'01). Brisbane, Australia. pp. 430–441. doi:10.1109/CCGRID.2001.923223.
- ^ "Official SimGrid Page". Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "Lowering entry barriers to developing custom simulators of distributed applications and platforms with SimGrid".