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SERT® 2 SuiteThe SERT® Suite provides a first order of approximation of server efficiency across a broad range of application environments. It is designed to be economical and easier to use by utilizing a comprehensive graphical user interface (GUI) and predetermined sets of tuning parameters. The SERT suite has been implemented and tested for a variety of 64-bit processors, operating systems, and JVMs. It is scalable and tested up to a maximum of 8 processor sockets and a maximum of 64 nodes. The server under test (SUT) may be a single stand-alone server or a multi-node set of servers. A multi-node SUT will consist of server nodes that cannot run independently of shared infrastructure such as a backplane, power-supplies, fans, or other elements. These shared infrastructure systems are commonly known as blade servers or multi-node servers. The main body of code is in written in Java in order to lower the burden of cross-platform support. The framework is designed to accommodate other program languages as well. A series of different workload characteristics are implemented to demonstrate the effectiveness of different server sizes and configurations. The workload also utilized SPEC's concept of multiple load levels and details can be found in the design document. Regulatory programs are designed to foster continuous improvement, with thresholds for success rising as the industry progresses. The SERT suite is designed to match this paradigm by implementing a quick adoption process of new computing technologies. The right balance between high repeatability of the results, high sub-system coverage, and low resource allocation is desirable and resulted in a run time of around 2 ½ hours. The results output, including the SERT suite metric, are generated in both machine- and human-readable forms, enabling automatic submission to government-sponsored certification programs as well as both summary and detail reports for use by potential customers. News:
June 11th, 2024: SPEC's SERT 2.0.8 Suite Released
Information Technical documentation for the SERT suite JVM Options Guide for 2.0 SupportTechnical support requiring involvement of specialists is done by volunteers from our member institutions (see member list). Please do not send us any proprietary information in your queries. Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) - Installation and runtime issues raised by users of the SERT tool. Component Update Process (Draft)In the quickly evolving world of computer servers, software updates are needed to enable support for new hardware and software platforms, to address software bugs, or to enhance usability. However, to accurately compare the SERT suite results, consistency in elements which affect the measurement, is required. Additionally, when the SERT suite is implemented, it is imperative that changes which affect result comparability are not introduced for the duration of a government regulatory program. To accommodate these requirements, the following test plans (draft) have been developed to maintain comparability of measurement results while allowing updates. The SERT Suite Component Update Process (draft) UpdatesJune 11th, 2024: the SERT 2.0.8 Suite released For details on the update process, visit the the SERT suite update pageFuture ConsiderationsThe following are currently under consideration for future versions: Devices and Technologies
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