Networking Approach to Grid Computing

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 &quote;What is grid computing?&quote; &quote;How widespread is its present/potential penetration?&quote; &quote;Is it ready for prime time?&quote; &quote;Are there firm standards?&quote; &quote;Is it secure?&quote; &quote;How do we bill this new product?&quote; and &quote;How can we deploy it (at a macro level)?&quote;