Utility Computing and Global Grids

by Chee Shin Yeo et al. arXiv.org E-print Archive, 12 May 2006 This report focuses on the use of Grid technologies to achieve utility computing. An overview of how Grids can support utility computing is first presented through the architecture of Utility Grids. Then, utility-based resource allocation is described in detail at each level of the architecture. Finally, some industrial solutions for utility computing are discussed. Read more