Grid Computing: Software Environments and Tools

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 332 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition December 9, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1852339985
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1852339982
• Book Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description


Grid Computing requires the use of software that can divide and farm out pieces of a program to as many as several thousand computers. This book explores processes and techniques needed to create a successful Grid infrastructure. Leading researchers in Europe and the US look at the development of specialist tools and environments which will encourage the convergence of the parallel programming, distributed computing and data management communities.

Specific topics covered include:

• An overview of structural and behavioural properties of Computer Grid applications
• Discussion of alternative programming techniques
• Case studies displaying the potential of Computer Grids in solving real problems

This book is unique in its outline of the requirements of Computational Grids both in integration of high-end resources using OGSA/Globus, and the loose integration of Peer-2-Peer/Entropia/United Devices. Readers will gain an insight on the limitations of existing approaches as well as the standardisation activities currently taking place.

Reader Reviews
Grid computing is a promising field for advanced scientific and engineering problems. But the expertise is specialised, as shown in this book. You might be able to get useful tips on using Globus as your Grid environment. The main attraction of the book seems to be the case studies of different problems that have been ported to the Grid. More or less successfully. It's up to you to decide if you can take any of the ideas in the examples and map these to your research.