The SCAPE Platform Sub-project has released a virtual machine image allowing users to easily execute preservation tools in a parallel execution environment based on Apache Hadoop. This virtual machine-based release provides a low barrier of entry for new users to experiment with the basic SCAPE platform. The release provides an experimental environment that combines Taverna Workbench, the Platform’s MapReduce tool executor (ToMaR), and a set of preservation tools and workflow examples, which can be easily run on a desktop computer. The virtual machine image provides also a well configured environment that can be extended with additional Platform components and/or be deployed on parallel hardware.
17.02. 2014
