A Networking Approach to Grid Computing

Daniel Minoli

ISBN 10: 8126528001 / ISBN 13: 9788126528004

Published by Wiley, 2010

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Explores practical advantages of Grid Computing and what is needed by an organization to migrate to this new computing paradigmThis self-contained reference makes both the concepts and applications of grid computing clear and understandable to even non-technical managersExplains the underlying networking mechanism and answers such questions critical to the business enterprise as "What is grid computing  How widespread is its present potential penetration Is it ready for prime time  Are there firm standards  Is it secure How do we bill this new product  and "How can we deploy it at a macro level 400 pp. Bookseller Inventory # 95616

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Networking Approach to Grid Computing

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: 2010

Binding: pbk

Edition: International Edition

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Synopsis:

The book explores practical advantages of grid computing and what is needed by an organization to migrate to this new computing paradigm, if it so chooses. The book is intended for practitioners and decision-makers in organizations (not necessarily for software programmers) who want to explore the overall business opportunities afforded by this new technology. At the same time, the importance of the underlying networking mechanism is emphasized. · introduction. · grid benefits and status of technology. · components of grid computing systems/architectures. · standards supporting grid computing: ogsi. · standards supporting grid computing: ogsa. · grid system deployment issues and approaches. · grid system economics. · communication systems for local grids. · communication systems for national grids. · communication systems for global grids.