Grids, Clouds and Virtualization
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Part of the Computer Communications and Networks book series (CCN)
Part of the Computer Communications and Networks book series (CCN)
Research into grid computing has been driven by the need to solve large-scale, increasingly complex problems for scientific applications. Yet the applications of grid computing for business and casual users did not begin to emerge until the development of the concept of cloud computing, fueled by advances in virtualization techniques, coupled with the increased availability of ever-greater Internet bandwidth. The appeal of this new paradigm is mainly based on its simplicity, and the affordable price for seamless access to both computational and storage resources.
This timely text/reference introduces the fundamental principles and techniques underlying grids, clouds and virtualization technologies, as well as reviewing the latest research and expected future developments in the field. Readers are guided through the key topics by internationally recognized experts, enabling them to develop their understanding of an area likely to play an ever more significant role in coming years.
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This useful text will enable interested readers to familiarize themselves with the key topics of grids, clouds and virtualization, and to contribute to new advances in the field. Researchers, undergraduate and graduate students, system designers and programmers, and IT policy makers will all benefit from the material covered.
Dr. Massimo Cafaro is Assistant Professor at the Department of Engineering for Innovation at the University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.
Dr. Giovanni Aloisio is Full Professor of Information Processing Systems at the Department of Engineering for Innovation at the University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.