Preface

This IBM® Redbook is the second in a planned series of redbooks addressing grid computing. In the first redbook, Introduction to Grid Computing with Globus, SG24-6895, grid concepts and the Globus Toolkit were introduced. In this redbook, we build on those concepts to discuss enabling applications to run in grid environments. Again, we focus on the open source Globus Toolkit.

In Chapters 1-4 of this publication, we look at various factors that should be considered when contemplating creating or porting an application to a grid environment. These factors include infrastructure considerations, application-specific considerations, and data management considerations. As a result, readers should come away with an appreciation for the applicability ...

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