Cluster Resources, in collaboration with the TORQUE* user community, recently released version 1.2.0p6 of TORQUE Resource Manager, a resource manager built on the original OpenPBS, which includes over 1,200 patches to make it more scalable and stable. The newest TORQUE version enables expanded configuration and management.

TORQUE 1.2.0p6 enables MOM configuration with features contributed by USC and OSC. New features include:

* Improved rapid start-up
* Direct support for external scheduler extensions
* New 'shell-us-arg' patch (OSC)
* File recovery failure messages (USC)

TORQUE 1.2.0p6 also includes a reworked MOM-server state management system. The improved management system lets TORQUE perform tasks such as:

* Consolidate node state changes
* Force a health check script when an update state is forced
* Improve pbsnodes 'offline' management

Cluster Resources wishes to thank all those who continue their efforts in contributing to TORQUE Resource Manager. Thanks to these contributions, TORQUE has become increasingly stable, providing a reliable open source resource manager. Those who wish to contribute may join the TORQUE user list at http://www.clusterresources.com/mailing.shtml .

TORQUE 1.2.0p6 is now available for download at:
http://www.clusterresources.com/products/torque/

For professional support information, visit:
http://www.clusterresources.com/techsupport.shtml

About Cluster Resources:

Cluster Resources, Inc.™ is a leading provider of workload and resource management software and services for cluster, grid, hosting center and utility-based computing environments. Cluster Resources' high-performance computing solutions enable administrators to control and optimize parallel and serial computing resources. Its professional Moab product line provides HPC sites with the most advanced workload management, scheduling and policy control (e.g., advanced reservations, backfill, checkpoint, preemption, fairshare, prioritization, etc.). Moab is compatible with batch resource managers such as Platform's LSF, Altair's PBS Pro, and IBM's LoadLeveler, and open source tools including TORQUE, OpenPBS and others. Moab runs on Linux, Unix, and Mac OS X environments, and is also accessible from Windows. For more information call (801) 873-3400 or visit http://www.clusterresources.com

*TORQUE Resource Manager includes software developed by NASA Ames Research Center, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Veridian Information Solutions, Inc. Visit http://www.OpenPBS.org for OpenPBS software support, products, and information. TORQUE is neither endorsed by nor affiliated with Altair Grid Solutions, Inc.