3. INTRODUCTION
Grid computing is a form of distributed
computing where by a "super and virtual
computer" is composed of a cluster of
networked, loosely coupled computers, acting
in concert to perform very large tasks
4. HISTORY
• Foster-kesselman
duo (continued).
1998 book ''The gird:
Blueprint for a new Computing
infrastructure"
• Widely considered
''Grid Bible"
Thus foster and kesselman considered father
of grid computing
THE "GRID BIBLE"
5. HOW GRID COMPUTING
WORKS..? In general, a grid
computing system
requires:
• At least one
computer,usually a
server which handles
all the administrative
duty for the system
• A network of computer
running special grid
computing network
software.
• A collection of
computer software
called midleware
7. ADVANTAGES
Uses resources scattered across the world
• Accsess to more computing power
• Better access to data
• Utilizes unusual cycles
Facilities virtual organizations (VO).
• Group of organisation that use the grid to
share resources
8. DISADVANTAGES
• The software of the grid is still in the
involution stage.
• A super fast interconnect between
computer resources is the need of hour
• Many groups are reluctant with sharing
resources.
