• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Computer Notes

Library
    • Computer Fundamental
    • Computer Memory
    • DBMS Tutorial
    • Operating System
    • Computer Networking
    • C Programming
    • C++ Programming
    • Java Programming
    • C# Programming
    • SQL Tutorial
    • Management Tutorial
    • Computer Graphics
    • Compiler Design
    • Style Sheet
    • JavaScript Tutorial
    • Html Tutorial
    • Wordpress Tutorial
    • Python Tutorial
    • PHP Tutorial
    • JSP Tutorial
    • AngularJS Tutorial
    • Data Structures
    • E Commerce Tutorial
    • Visual Basic
    • Structs2 Tutorial
    • Digital Electronics
    • Internet Terms
    • Servlet Tutorial
    • Software Engineering
    • Interviews Questions
    • Basic Terms
    • Troubleshooting
Menu

Header Right

Home » Fundamental » Computer » What is Grid Computing – Definition
Next →
← Prev

What is Grid Computing – Definition

By Dinesh Thakur

Grid computing is a group of computers physically connected (over a network or with Internet) to perform a dedicated tasks together, such as analyzing e-commerce data and solve a complex problem. Grids are a form of “super virtual computer” that solve a particular application.The grid size may vary from small to large enterprises network.

A computing grid is constructed with the help of grid middle ware software that allows them to communicate. middle ware is used to translates one node information passed stored or processed information to another into a recognizable format. It is the form of “distributed computing” or “peer-to-peer computing”.

‘Grid computing’ is distinguished from the cluster computing, because in Grid computing each node has heterogeneous and geographically dispersed (such as a WAN) and its own resource manager and perform a different task and are loosely connected by the Internet or low-speed networks, but in cluster computing resources are managed in a single location (Like a LAN).

Grid Computing

Grid Computing

The grid computing model is a special kind of cost-effective distributed computing.In distributed computing, resources are shared by same network computers.In grid computing architecture, every computer in network turning into a powerful supercomputer that access to enormous processing power,memory and data storage capacity.

Grid computing solve Challenging problems such as earthquake simulation and weather modeling. Grids computing is a way of using resources optimally inside an organization.

Grid architecture can also be used for load balancing and and redundant network connections.This Model use parallel processing software that divide a program among the many thousand computers and Collect and combine the results into a single solution.For the security reasons,grid computing is restricted within the same organization.

Grid computing can be used in a large Networks where thousands of machines sit idle at any given moment. Even when a user is reading, it constitutes idle time. These idle power of computers can be used for large computational problems, these technique is running in the background that is known as cycle-scavenging.
[email protected] (“SETI at home”) is an another example of grid computing project created by the Berkeley SETI Research Center at Space Sciences Laboratory in University of California, Berkeley. In the SETI Research Center thousands of machines searching for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence.

You’ll also like:

  1. What is Parallel Computing? – Definition
  2. What is Cluster Computing? – Definition
  3. What is a Distributed Computing System? – Definition
  4. What is Cloud Computing?
  5. What is grid control ? How will you create it
Next →
← Prev
Like/Subscribe us for latest updates     

About Dinesh Thakur
Dinesh ThakurDinesh Thakur holds an B.C.A, MCDBA, MCSD certifications. Dinesh authors the hugely popular Computer Notes blog. Where he writes how-to guides around Computer fundamental , computer software, Computer programming, and web apps.

Dinesh Thakur is a Freelance Writer who helps different clients from all over the globe. Dinesh has written over 500+ blogs, 30+ eBooks, and 10000+ Posts for all types of clients.


For any type of query or something that you think is missing, please feel free to Contact us.


Primary Sidebar

Computer Fundamental

Computer Fundamental

  • Computer - Home
  • Computer - What is Computer
  • Computer - Definition
  • Computer - Block Diagram
  • Computer - Generations
  • Computer - Characteristic
  • Computer - Advantages
  • Computer - Types
  • Computer - Who Invented
  • Computer - Analytical Engine
  • Computer - Uses
  • Computer - Von Neumann model
  • Computer - Classification
  • Computer - Components
  • Computer - CPU
  • Computer - Bios
  • Computer - ALU
  • Computer - Boot
  • Computer - Control Unit
  • Computer - Bus
  • Computer - ISA Bus
  • Computer - MCA Bus
  • Computer - 32-bit
  • Computer - CPU Cache
  • Computer - Coprocessor
  • Computer - ENIAC
  • Computer - Semiconductor
  • Computer - EISA
  • Computer - BIOS Works
  • Computer - DMA
  • Computer - Floppy
  • Computer - Society Impact
  • Computer - AUTOEXEC.BAT
  • Computer - Batch File
  • Computer - Cloud Computing
  • Computer - Grid Computing
  • Computer - Parallel Computing
  • Computer - Docking Station
  • Computer - 32-Bit vs. 64-Bit
  • Computer - Important Features

Different Computer Types

  • Computer - Supercomputer
  • Computer - Personal Computer
  • Computer - Minicomputer
  • Computer - Microcomputer
  • Computer - Analog
  • Computer - Mainframe
  • Computer - Digital
  • Computer - Laptop
  • Computer - NetBook
  • Computer - Ultrabook

Data and Information

  • Computer - Data and Information
  • Computer - Information Technology
  • Computer - Types of IS
  • Computer - Issues in IT

Other Links

  • Computer - PDF Version

Footer

Basic Course

  • Computer Fundamental
  • Computer Networking
  • Operating System
  • Database System
  • Computer Graphics
  • Management System
  • Software Engineering
  • Digital Electronics
  • Electronic Commerce
  • Compiler Design
  • Troubleshooting

Programming

  • Java Programming
  • Structured Query (SQL)
  • C Programming
  • C++ Programming
  • Visual Basic
  • Data Structures
  • Struts 2
  • Java Servlet
  • C# Programming
  • Basic Terms
  • Interviews

World Wide Web

  • Internet
  • Java Script
  • HTML Language
  • Cascading Style Sheet
  • Java Server Pages
  • Wordpress
  • PHP
  • Python Tutorial
  • AngularJS
  • Troubleshooting

 About Us |  Contact Us |  FAQ

Dinesh Thakur is a Technology Columinist and founder of Computer Notes.

Copyright © 2023. All Rights Reserved.