A Networking Approach to Grid Computing Author:Daniel Minoli * 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 ques... more »tions critical to the business enterprise as "What is grid computing?"; "How widespread is its present/potential penetration?"; "Is it ready for prime time?"; "Are there firm standards?"; "Is it secure?"; "How do we bill this new product?"; and "How can we deploy it (at a macro level)?"« less