Capterra Glossary
Cluster
The term cluster refers to a group of computers that act as a single system to perform a similar function. The individual computers within a cluster are called nodes. Clusters can range from either a two-node system or hundreds of individual nodes. Computer clusters are often used by businesses to maximize computer processing speed and increase data storage capacity.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Cluster
Small and midsize engineering and design firms often use computer clusters to run advanced computer simulation software at their workstations. By using clusters, these businesses are able to enhance the processing speed of their work stations and design projects at a more optimal speed.
Related Terms
- Synchronous
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Intranet
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Scalability
- Data Center
- Authorization
- Multitenancy