A networking approach to grid computing / Daniel Minoli.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Minoli, Daniel, 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computational grids (Computer systems).

Computer networks.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (397 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. ; [Great Britain] : Wiley, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 bil

Contents:

A NETWORKING APPROACH TO GRID COMPUTING; Contents; About the Author; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Grid Benefits and Status of Technology; 3 Components of Grid Computing Systems and Architectures; 4 Standards Supporting Grid Computing: OGSI; 5 Standards Supporting Grid Computing: OGSA; 6 Grid System Deployment Issues, Approaches, and Tools; 7 Grid System Economics; 8 Communication Systems for Local Grids; 9 Communication Systems for National Grids; 10 Communication Systems for Global Grids; References; Glossary; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 339-351) and index.

ISBN:

9786610265602

9781280265600

1280265604

9780470360446

0470360445

9780471704263

0471704261

9780471704256

0471704253

OCLC:

559998129