Here is an example of an abstract of a paper presented at CUG 2007.

Authors: Robert A. Balance and John P. Noe, Sandia National Laboratories (SNLA)

Title: Bringing Up Red Storm: Lessons to Remember

Abstract: Capability computer systems are designed, developed, and operated to provide the computational power to investigate and solve some of the most difficult and compelling problems facing humanity. These unique resources can be extremely helpful in scientific endeavors, but present exciting challenges for the operators and customers who utilize their power. While many of the difficulties in getting capability jobs run are inherent in the job itself, others intrude by way of operational issues. Consider Red Storm: in Jumbo mode, its largest configuration, it provides 13, 80 dual-core processors; over 30,000 links; 3,700 embedded Linux sensors; 88 RAID controllers; 50 10GigE network connections; plus cooling, power, and environmental sensors. For each component, the only definitely known state is “down.” This overview looks at capability computing from the aspect of operations, but draws many conclusions about the effects of system design on the effectiveness of system operation.