Mobile interfaces to computational, data, and service grid systems

ABSTRACT

This article briefly describes the issues related to providing mobile access to computational, data, and service Grids. Then it describes our preliminary efforts to enhance computational and service Grids to handle mobile access. In particular, we focus on how the HARNESS mobile extensions project approaches the problem of enhancing Grid computers with mobile access and we describe how the InviNet project provides access to service Grids with consistent quality of service.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.1 PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURES
      C.1.4 Parallel Architectures
          Subjects: Mobile processors

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.1 PROCESSOR ARCHITECTURES
      C.1.3 Other Architecture Styles
          Subjects: Cellular architecture (e.g., mobile)
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Wireless communication
  C.5 COMPUTER SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION
      C.5.3 Microcomputers
          Subjects: Portable devices (e.g., laptops, personal digital assistants)

General Terms:
Design, Experimentation