Distributed and cloud computing : from parallel processing to the Internet of things

Starting with an overview of modern distributed models, this book exposes the design principles, systems architecture, and innovative applications of parallel, distributed, and cloud computing systems. It teaches you how to create high-performance, scalable, reliable systems, providing comprehensive...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kai, Hwang (Author), Dongarra, J. J. (Author), Fox, Geoffrey C. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Waltham, Massachusetts : Morgan Kaufmann , c2012
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Distributed system models and enabling technologies
  • 2. Computer clusters for scalable parallel computing
  • 3. Virtual machines and virtualization of clusters and data centers
  • 4. Cloud platform architecture over virtualized data centers
  • 5. Service-oriented architectures for distributed computing
  • 6. Cloud programming and software environments
  • 7. Grid computing systems and resource management
  • 8. Peer-to-peer computing and overlay networks
  • 9. Ubiquitous clouds and the Internet of things