Role of N1 technology in the Next Generation Grids middleware

Abstract

This paper addresses problem of the middleware for Next Generation Grid construction and presents how two important concepts such as virtualization and provisioning could satisfy some major requirements of these systems. A vision of NGG is presented and requirements set on middleware layer are analyzed. Next an enabling technology for NGG is considered . The concept of virtualization and provisioning of grid resources is explained. Finally case study illustrating N1 technology application usage is presented. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005.