A networking approach to grid computing

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Minoli, Daniel, 1952-

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Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Interscience, 2005

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9780471687566

Subject Term:

Computational grids (Computer systems)

Computer networks

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Explores practical advantages of Grid Computing and what is needed by an organization to migrate to this new computing paradigm This self-contained reference makes both the concepts and applications of grid computing clear and understandable to even non-technical managers Explains the underlying networking mechanism and answers such questions critical to the business enterprise as "What is grid computing?" "How widespread is its present/potential penetration?" "Is it ready for prime time?" "Are there firm standards?" "Is it secure?" "How do we bill this new product?" and "How can we deploy it (at a macro level)?"

Author Notes

Daniel Minoli has been a network consultant to Teleport, DVI Communications, and Bellcore. recently played a key role in the foundation of two networking companies: Global Nautical Networks, a provider of mobile Internet and data services to marinas, and InfoPort Communications Group, an optical and Gigabit Ethernet metropolitan carrier. He has also taught at New York University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Carnegie-Mellon University, and Monmounth University. An author of best-selling books on telecommunications and data communications, he has written columns for ComputerWorld, NetworkWorld, and Network Computing. He is the author of Telecommunications Handbook, Second Edition, also published by Artech House.

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About the Author	p. xiii
Preface	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
1 Introduction	p. 1
1.1 What Is Grid Computing And What Are The Key Issues?	p. 1
1.2 Potential Applications and Financial Benefits of Grid Computing	p. 10
1.3 Grid Types, Topologies, Components, and Layers-A Preliminary View	p. 13
1.4 Comparison with Other Approaches	p. 21
1.5 A First Look at Grid Computing Standards	p. 24
1.6 A Pragmatic Course of Investigation	p. 27
2 Grid Benefits and Status of Technology	p. 31
2.1 Motivations for Considering Computational Grids	p. 31
2.2 Brief History of Computing, Communications, and Grid Computing	p. 38
Communication	p. 44
Computation	p. 46
Grid Technology	p. 47
2.3 Is Grid Computing Ready for Prime Time?	p. 47
2.4 Early Suppliers and Vendors	p. 51
2.5 Possible Economic Value	p. 53
2.5.1 Possible Economic Value: One State's Positioning	p. 53
2.5.2 Possible Economic Value: Extrapolation	p. 56
2.6 Challenges	p. 56
3 Components of Grid Computing Systems and Architectures	p. 63
3.1 Overview	p. 63
3.2 Basic Constituent Elements-A Functional View	p. 71
Portal/User Interface Function/Functional Block	p. 85
The Grid Security Infrastructure: User Security Function/Functional Block	p. 75
Node Security Function/Functional Block	p. 76
Broker Function/Functional Block and Directory	p. 76
Scheduler Function/Functional Block	p. 77
Data Management Function/Functional Block	p. 78
Job Management And Resource Management Function/Functional Block	p. 78
User/Application Submission Function/Functional Block	p. 79
Resources	p. 79
Protocols	p. 80
3.3 Basic Constituent Elements-A Physical View	p. 81
Networks	p. 81
Computation	p. 84
Storage	p. 85
Scientific Instruments	p. 90
Software and licenses	p. 91
3.4 Basic Constituent Elements-Service View	p. 91
4 Standards Supporting Grid Computing: OGSI	p. 101
4.1 Introduction	p. 104
4.2 Motivations for Standardization	p. 109
4.3 Architectural Constructs	p. 113
4.3.1 Definitions	p. 113
4.3.2 Protocol Perspective	p. 115
4.3.3 Going From "Art" To "Science"	p. 123
4.4 What is OGSA/OGSI? A Practical View	p. 125
4.5 OGSA/OGSI Service Elements and Layered Model	p. 129
4.5.1 Key Aspects	p. 129
4.5.2 Ancillary Aspects	p. 132
4.5.3 Implementations of OGSI	p. 136
4.6 What is OGSA/OGSI? A More Detailed View	p. 139
4.6.1 Introduction	p. 139
4.6.2 Setting the Context	p. 140
4.6.3 The Grid Service	p. 145
4.6.4 WSDL Extensions and Conventions	p. 145
4.6.5 Service Data	p. 146
4.6.6 Core Grid Service Properties	p. 149
4.6.7 Other Details	p. 151
4.7 A Possible Application of OGSA/OGSI to Next-Generation Open-Source Outsourcing	p. 151
4.7.1 Opportunities	p. 151
4.7.2 Outsourcing Trends	p. 151
5 Standards Supporting Grid Computing: OGSA	p. 155
5.1 Introduction	p. 156
5.2 Functionality Requirements	p. 158
5.2.1 Basic Functionality Requirements	p. 159
5.2.2 Security Requirements	p. 160
5.2.3 Resource Management Requirements	p. 161
5.2.4 System Properties Requirements	p. 162
5.2.5 Other Functionality Requirements	p. 163
5.3 OGSA Service Taxonomy	p. 164
5.3.1 Core Services	p. 166
5.3.2 Data Services	p. 168
5.3.3 Program Execution	p. 169
5.3.4 Resource Management	p. 173
5.4 Service Relationships	p. 173
5.4.1 Service Composition	p. 174
5.4.2 Service Orchestration	p. 175
5.4.3 Types of Relationships	p. 176
5.4.4 Platform Services	p. 176
5.5 OGSA Services	p. 177
5.5.1 Handle Resolution	p. 177
5.5.2 Virtual Organization Creation and Management	p. 178
5.5.3 Service Groups and Discovery Services	p. 178
5.5.4 Choreography, Orchestrations and Workflow	p. 180
5.5.5 Transactions	p. 180
5.5.6 Metering Service	p. 181
5.5.7 Rating Service	p. 182
5.5.8 Accounting Service	p. 182
5.5.9 Billing and Payment Service	p. 182
5.5.10 Installation, Deployment, and Provisioning	p. 183
5.5.11 Distributed Logging	p. 183
5.5.12 Messaging and Queuing	p. 184
5.5.13 Event	p. 186
5.5.14 Policy and Agreements	p. 187
5.5.15 Base Data Services	p. 188
5.5.16 Other Data Services	p. 190
5.5.17 Discovery Services	p. 191
5.5.18 Job Agreement Service	p. 192
5.5.19 Reservation Agreement Service	p. 192
5.5.20 Data Access Agreement Service	p. 193
5.5.21 Queuing Service	p. 193
5.5.22 Open Grid Services Infrastructure	p. 193
5.5.23 Common Management Model	p. 195
5.6 Security Considerations	p. 196
5.7 Examples of OGSA Mechanisms in Support of VO Structures	p. 197
6 Grid System Deployment Issues, Approaches, and Tools	p. 201
6.1 Generic Implementations: Globus Toolkit	p. 201
6.1.1 Globus Toolkit tools and APIs	p. 203
6.1.2 Details on Key Tookit Protocols	p. 207
6.1.3 Globus Toolkit Version 3	p. 213
6.1.4 Applications	p. 216
6.2 Grid Computing Environments	p. 217
6.2.1 Introduction	p. 217
6.2.2 Portal Services	p. 219
6.3 Basic Grid Deployment and Management Issues	p. 220
6.3.1 Products Categories	p. 221
6.3.2 Business Grid Types	p. 221
6.3.3 Deploying a Basic Computing Grid	p. 223
6.3.4 Deploying More Complex Computing Grids	p. 224
6.3.5 Grid Networking Infrastucture Required for Deployment	p. 226
6.3.6 Grid Operation-Basic Steps	p. 230
6.3.7 Deployment Challenges and Approaches	p. 231
6.4 Grid Security Details-Deployment Peace of Mind	p. 234
6.4.1 Basic Approach and Mechanisms	p. 234
6.4.2 Additional Perspectives	p. 236
6.4.3 Conclusion	p. 249
7 Grid System Economics	p. 251
7.1 Introduction	p. 252
7.2 Grid Economic Services Architecture	p. 255
7.2.1 Introduction	p. 255
7.2.2 Overview	p. 256
7.2.3 The Chargeable Grid Service (CGS)	p. 258
7.2.4 The Grid Payment System	p. 267
7.2.5 GPSHold Service	p. 274
7.2.6 The Grid CurrencyExchange Service	p. 275
7.2.7 An Example	p. 277
7.2.8 Security Considerations	p. 280
8 Communication Systems for Local Grids	p. 281
8.1 Introduction and Positioning	p. 281
8.2 SAN-Related Technology	p. 284
8.2.1 Fibre Channel Technology-Native Mode	p. 285
8.2.2 Fibre Channel Technology-Tunneled Modes	p. 298
8.3 LAN-Related Technology	p. 303
8.3.1 Standards	p. 303
8.3.2 Key concepts	p. 307
9 Communication Systems for National Grids	p. 313
9.1 Multilink Frame Relay	p. 313
9.1.1 Motivations and Scope	p. 315
9.1.2 Multilink Frame Relay Basics	p. 319
9.2 MPLS Technology	p. 321
9.2.1 Approaches	p. 322
9.2.2 MPLS Operation	p. 324
9.2.3 Key Mechanisms Supporting MPLS	p. 328
9.2.4 Service Availability	p. 332
10 Communication Systems for Global Grids	p. 333
10.1 The Basics of Layer 2 and layer 3 VPNs	p. 334
10.2 The Layer 3 Approach	p. 334
10.3 Layer 2 MPLS VPNs-A Different Philosophy	p. 336
10.4 Which Works Better Where?	p. 337
10.5 A Grid Computing Application	p. 338
References	p. 339
Glossary	p. 353
Index	p. 365

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