Grid Computing

 Introduction
 What is a Grid?
 Types of Grid
 What is Grid Computing?
 Grid Architecture
 Key Components of Grid Computing
 Portal or User Interface
 Security
 Broker and Information Services
 Scheduler
 Data Management
 Job and Resource Management
 Industries using Grid Computing now
 Benefits of Grid Computing
 Disadvantages of Grid Computing
Grid Architecture

Fig. Structure of Open Grid Service Architecture

Portal or User Interface
Security
Broker and Information Services
Scheduler
Data Management
Job and Resource Management
Industries using Grid Computing
now
 Benefits of Grid Computing
Business benefits
 Accelerate time to results
 promote operational flexibility
 Efficiently scale to meet variable business demands
 Increase productivity
Technology benefits
 Infrastructure optimization
 Increase access to data and collaboration

Disadvantages of Grid Computing

 Grid software and standards are still evolving

 Learning curve to get started
 Non-interactive job submission