CernVM Co-Pilot: An extensible framework for building scalable computing infrastructures on the cloud

Jakob Blomer, Predrag Buncic, Francois Grey, Anton E Karneyeu, Scott D. Larsen, Ben Segal, P. Skands

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Abstract

CernVM Co-Pilot is a framework for instantiating an ad-hoc computing infrastructure on top of managed or unmanaged computing resources. Co-Pilot can either be used to create a stand-alone computing infrastructure, or to integrate new computing resources into existing infrastructures (such as Grid or batch). Unlike traditional middleware systems, Co-Pilot components communicate using the Extensible Messaging and Presence protocol (XMPP). This allows the system to be easily scaled in case of a high load, and it also simplifies the development of new components. In this contribution we present the latest developments and the current status of the framework, discuss how it can be extended to suit the needs of a particular community, as well as describe the operational experience of using the framework in the LHC@home 2.0 volunteer computing project.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings, 19th International Conference on Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics (CHEP 2012) : New York, USA, May 21-25, 2012
PublisherIOP Publishing
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
Volume396
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Conference on Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics (CHEP) 2012 - New York, United States of America
Duration: 21 May 201225 May 2012
Conference number: 19th
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Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Computing in High Energy and Nuclear Physics (CHEP) 2012
Abbreviated titleCHEP 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
CityNew York
Period21/05/1225/05/12
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