Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 288 pages
- Published by: Morgan Kaufmann August 9, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0127425039
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0127425030
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Book Dimensions:
8.8 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches
- Weighs: 1 pounds
Product Review
"This book explains grid in simple terms, using practical examples to demonstrate the technical and business benefits of grid and providing hands-on guidance for readers. This is a must read for everyone who is seriously investigating grid or planning to integrate grid technology in their IT environment."
--Wolfgang Gentzsch, Managing Director of Grid Computing and Networking Services, MCNC, Inc.
"What sets the book apart is the practical context, backed up with actual case studiesFrom "building the business case" to understanding the motivations/requirements for "Grid-enabling" a product or application, this is a comprehensive look at some of the key business issues related to enterprise Grid." -- Greg Nawrocki, President, Globus Consortium, Grid Today
"The authors produced a very useful book for those who want to get a quick introduction in Grid computing." -- Primeur Weekly
"A great collection of all the variety of aspects, opinions and facets of Grid and Grid computing. I have been involved in Grid for several years, and yes, all the different aspects discussed in the book have come up sometime, somewhere." -- Sven Graupner, Technical Specialist, Hewlett Packard Laboratories
The authors of this book are particularly well qualified to make the case for Grid computing to the business IT manager. Both have been intimately involved in developing and deploying Grid technology and applications for many years." --
Ian Foster, Head of Distributed Systems Lab, Argonne National Laboratory and Carl Kesselman, Director of Center for Grid Technologies, University of Southern California
"Offers a practical examination of where the entire field of distributed computing is headed." David Stodder, Intelligent Enterprise
Book Description
The first accessible guide to grid computing; describing current and future implementations of this emerging trend.
Reader ReviewsThe hundreds of grids deployed over the years in research and academic domains provide ample proof of the benfits that may be realized through the use of grid technologies. But these successes are sometimes overshadowed by recent market hype over grid computing that may lead one to question it's maturity, readiness, and applicability to entperirse IT needs. This book clearly illustrates the applicability of grid technology to the commercial world. In the first half of the book, the authors do a great job of walking the reader through the various technologies used in grid computing solutions and proceed to highlight how grids fit into the commercial market. The remainder of the book serves as a concise reference for IT professionals considering grid in their environment. It describes all aspects that should be considered in making the decision to deploy grid technology, and provides helpful advice on "selling" grid to others within the organization. Particularly noteworthy is the discussion of risks in a grid computing project, and ways in which they may be mitigated. Overall, a well-written and very relevant book that belongs on every IT professional's bookshelf.
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