Grid computing

Author: (USA) Francine Berman et al. (editors), Du Zhihu et al. (translators)
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The Internet is a fundamental infrastructure for computer management, providing electronic support for an increasingly globalized society. Just as the Internet provides a virtual platform for people to access information, grids integrate networks, communication, computing, and information to offer a virtual platform for computer and data management. Through the network, users can access remote computers and utilize networked resources (including computers, data documents, scientific instruments, etc.) to collaboratively solve specific problems. Fundamentally, large-scale grids are distributed, heterogeneous, and dynamically changing. Regardless of geographical differences, grids can efficiently provide almost unlimited computing power, storage capacity, and access to various tools, equipment, and visualization devices. To fully leverage these capabilities, it is essential to develop complex software and service systems. The authors of this book conduct an in-depth exploration of grids, describing their immense potential and complexity from the perspective of those working to turn grid computing into reality. This book describes the new developments in grid computing and serves as a "must-read" reference for computing and engineering researchers, physicists and statisticians, engineers and mathematicians, as well as IT strategists in the fields of peer-to-peer computing and high performance. Within the private sector, over 50% of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) believe they have already invested in grid technology in 2003. Are you willing to fall behind? Can you afford to fall behind?