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Virtualization in Grids: A Semantical Approach

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1.8 Conclusion

We conclude that a grid is not defined by its hardware, software,or infrastructure; rather, it is a semantically different way of resource usage across ownership domains. The intent of this paper is to reveal the semantics of virtualization and evolve a definition for clearly distinguishing between systems, to determine whether or not they provide grid functionalities.

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  1. MTA SZTAKI Computer and Automation Research Institute, H-1518, Budapest, P.O. Box 63, Hungary

    Zsolt Németh

  2. Math & Computer Science, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA

    Vaidy Sunderam

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  1. CITI Centre Department of Computer Science Faculty of Science and Technology, New University of Lisbon, Portugal

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  2. School of Computer Science, Cardiff University, UK

    Omer F. Rana

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Németh, Z., Sunderam, V. (2006). Virtualization in Grids: A Semantical Approach. In: Cunha, J.C., Rana, O.F. (eds) Grid Computing: Software Environments and Tools. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-339-6_1

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