Grid computing at UCSF
- Definition
- A data processing technique that makes use of federated computer resources from multiple administrative domains to reach a common goal. The grid can be thought of as a distributed system with non-interactive workloads that involve a large number of files. What distinguishes grid computing from conventional high performance computing systems such as cluster computing is that grids tend to be more loosely coupled, heterogeneous, and geographically dispersed.
- Categories
- Technique → Grid computing
Parnassus
Scientific Computing Services
Radiology and Biomedical Imaging,
Parnassus
Contact: Duan Xu, PhD
415-514-4455
duan.xu@ucsf.edu
- HP Computing Grids