Description
Objective
Goal of the tutorial is to provide an introduction into Desktop Grid
computing, programming for Desktop Grids, connecting Desktop Grids to
EGI type of infrasttructures.
Desktop Grids consist of otherwise unused computing resources, that are
collected and made available for scientific applications. A Desktop Grid can,
for instance, consist of office machines in a University or computers in
lecture rooms. These are called local Desktop Grids.
Desktop Grids can also consist of unused computing time donated by
citizens. These are called Volunteer Desktop Grids.
Scientific programmes need to be adapted or ported onto the Desktop Grid.
Desktop Grids can be connected to become part of Europe's main Grid
infrastructure (EGI) by use of EDGeS Bridge technology.
Who should attend?
Anyone who considers setting up a local or Volunteer Desktop Grid.
Scientists and appliaction developers looking for ways to use more
computing power.
NGI/EGI Grid operators who want to extend their services with more
computational power and are considering Desktop Grids.
Organisation
The tutorial is organised by the International Desktop Grid Federation, with
support from the EDGI project and Gridforum.nl. It is facilitated by the EGI
technical Forum. Local organisation: AlmereGrid.
Preliminary programme:
Introduction into Desktop Grid computing
Hands on with setting up and programming for Desktop Grids
Extending EGI type of Grids with Desktop Grids.
