Computer Science & Information Management

Mastering Grid Computing
Scheduling and Resource Management

Ankita, PhD
Sudip Kumar Sahana, PhD

Mastering Grid Computing

Now on Press
Pub Date: May 2025
Hardback Price: see ordering info
Hard ISBN: 9781774918753
E-Book ISBN:  9781003598404
Pages: 220pp w/index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Notes: 12 color and 97 b/w illustrations

Grid computing, a computing infrastructure that combines computer resources spread over different geographical locations to achieve a common goal, is seen as an efficient solution to solve complex real-world computer problems in a shorter time. Grid computing makes it easier to collaborate with other organizations, makes better use of existing hardware, and reduces transmission congestion, leading to more efficient electricity markets, improved power quality, and a reduced environmental impact.

Highlighting the salient features of grid computing, this new book, Mastering Grid Computing: Scheduling and Resource Management, begins with the basic definition of grid and its architecture and also discusses advances to the complex hybridized model of grid computing, grid scheduling, and grid resource management. The chapters address different problems causing grid bottlenecks, the formulation of solution strategies, implementation of grid scheduling, along with case studies of grid computing.

This book introduces several scheduling algorithms, such as First Come First Serve (FCFS), Shortest Job First (SJF), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Genetic Algorithm (GA), and few hybrid algorithms. The book evaluates the efficiency of these algorithms using comparative analysis while also discussing notable grid simulators, such as GridSim, MicroGrid, Alea, and Simgrid toolkits. The book offers a practical example of scheduling algorithms through a simulation environment using the Alea simulator. The book presents information on nearly all the major grid applications in different domains and their future prospects.

Key features:

  • Provides comprehensive information on grid computing and different approaches to grid scheduling
  • Includes mathematical equations, numerical computations, and performance analysis reports
  • Contains graphical images of scheduling results for better clarity
  • Includes a test on the performance of scheduling algorithms
  • Provides detailed reports on bio-inspired algorithms


The book will be a valuable guide for new and experienced researchers and will advance their understanding of the concept of grid computing in a broader perspective. Starting from the basic definition of grid and its architecture to the complex hybridized model of scheduling, this book is a comprehensive resource on grid computing, grid scheduling, and grid resource management.

CONTENTS:
Preface

Introduction

PART 1: FOUNDATIONS
1. Introduction to Grid Computing

2. Scheduling: Conventional and Bio-Inspired Algorithms

3. Work Done Using Conventional and Bio-Inspired Algorithms

4. Scheduling Algorithms: Modified and Hybrid Algorithms

PART 2: IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEDULING ALGORITHMS
5. Research-Based Case Study to Solve Grid-Scheduling Problems Using FCFS, SJF, ACO, PSO, and GA

6. Research-Based Case Study to a Solve Grid Scheduling Problem Using Modified and Hybrid Algorithms: ACOthresh, SJF- ACOthresh, and SJF-GA

PART 3: PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF ALGORITHMS
7. Comparison of Conventional, Bio-Inspired and Hybrid Algorithms: A Review

8. New Computing Platforms for Solving Convoluted Engineering Problems: A Review

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Ankita, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), Kanpur, India

Ankita, PhD, is currently working as Assistant Professor at the Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology (PSIT), Kanpur, India, in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Her fields of interest are grid computing, artificial intelligence, and computational intelligence. She has authored research papers on computer science and has been assigned as a reviewer for several SCI-indexed journals and IEEE conferences. She received her bachelor’s degree (BE) in Computer Science and Engineering from Nagpur University and her MTech and PhD degrees from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India.

Sudip Kumar Sahana, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India

Sudip Kumar Sahana, PhD, is currently working as Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India. His major field of study is in computer science. His research and teaching interests include soft computing, computational intelligence, distributed computing, and artificial intelligence. He has authored numerous articles, research papers, and books in the field of computer science and has been assigned as an editorial team member and reviewer for several reputed journals. He also holds several patents. He is a lifetime member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) and fellow of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), India. He received his BE degree in Computer Technology from Nagpur University, India, and MTech degree in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India, where he was awarded his PhD (Engineering) as well.




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