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[EN] Going Large - CERN VM/VMFS - Laura Promberger, Jakob Blomer

Sep 16, 2024
32:59
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Laura Promberger and Jakob Blomer, key players in CERN's VM/VMFS project, discuss revolutionary advancements in data management for scientific research. They unveil how CVMFS is crucial for handling vast amounts of data from the LHC and beyond. The conversation highlights innovations like parallel decompression and data deduplication, ensuring efficient access to software in high-performance computing. They also explore secure external access challenges and the evolving collaboration within the global HPC community.
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Quick takeaways

  • CERN VM and CVMFS are essential for managing exabyte-level data from experiments like the LHC, facilitating efficient global computing collaboration.
  • The ongoing development of CVMFS focuses on improving performance and integration with modern technologies to support evolving data processing needs.

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The Importance of CERN VM and VMFS

CERN has developed the CERN Virtual Machine (CERN VM) and Virtual Machine File System (CVMFS) to tackle the immense data processing challenges presented by high-energy physics experiments such as those conducted with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). With data generation reaching exabyte levels due to significant upgrades and the addition of more powerful experiments, traditional methods of data handling and software distribution became insufficient. These tools enable a globally distributed computing model that helps manage data from approximately 150 sites around the world. The ability to package complex software stacks within a single virtual machine image allows for greater efficiency and easier synchronization across various data centers.

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