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Grid Computing - The Savvy Manager''s Guide

English · Paperback / Softback

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Zusammenfassung Examines grid computing from a rigorous business perspective! equipping you with the practical knowledge you need to assess your options and determine what grid computing approach is right for your enterprise. This book explains how a grid-based solution can be made to meet key organizational requirements. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. The Basics 3. Grid Computing Enters Business 4. Joining the Grid 5. Technical Planning 6. Management Related Issues 7. Afterword

List of contents

1.Introduction
2.The Basics
3.Grid Computing Enters Business
4.Joining the Grid
5.Technical Planning
6.Management Related Issues
7.Afterword

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"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 studies.From "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

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