Are you using NONMEM on a Grid/Cluster/Cloud?

NONMEM is becoming increasingly suitable and capable of distributed computing. Particularly so with the introduction of parallelization of runs at the individual level with NONMEM 7.20. However, due to the number of permutations and combinations of operating systems and versions, compilers/linkers and versions, and distributed computing options (grids, clusters, clouds, etc.), the customer support for distributed computing of NONMEM obviously becomes an extremely complicated and daunting task for ICON. We have devised a short questionnaire in attempt to determine some of the most common configurations currently in use by our clients. The goal is to bolster our support for NONMEM and PDx-Pop distributed computing to the extent that is feasible for ICON. Please return your responses to [email protected] or [email protected] (if you would like your replies to be confidential). Your replies are gratefully appreciated. 1. Do you use a grid, cluster, or cloud (GrClCl) for NONMEM computation? 2. If so, please give the name and a brief description of the configuration you use: 3. What operating system(s) does your GrClCl run on? 4. Does your GrClCl use a job scheduler or similar program? If so, please give the scheduler name and whether or not it is a commercial application: (We have intentionally kept this minimal to encourage replies.) William J. Bachman, Ph.D. Director, Pharmacometrics R&D Icon Development Solutions 6031 University Blvd., Suite 300 Ellicott City, MD 21043 Office 215-616-8699 [email protected]