Cloud Computing Papers

Some Cloud Computing Papers from Illinois University.

Cloud vs Grid

The effective use of a Cloud is dependent on the applications. The Cloud can be used appropriately when dealing with linear processes and independent, relatively small data volumes. For applications with larger storage requirements or closely coupled parallel processes with high I/O requirements, Clouds are often useless [here].

Grid works at the "library level" where the users are provided an known "environment" in which their applications should be able to run. In a sense cloud computing offers what grid cannot, a predictable execution environment [here].

Some links from second source:
- Benchmarking Amazon EC2 for High-performance Scientific Computing
- Can Cloud Computing Reach The TOP500?
- HPC in the Cloud

Above the clouds with Android

Эта статья , как мне показалось, заслуживает нашего внимания :)

Summary: The open source Android operating system has taken the world by storm, allowing sophisticated cloud computing applications to run wherever you are. Designed to be highly efficient on battery-powered devices like the T-Mobile G1 smartphone, at heart, Android is Linux®, and there are several layers to the Android programming model that permit the creation of secure applications tailor-made for cloud computing. Soar to new heights with Android and experience mobile computing as you've never experienced it before.

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