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(a) A widely used operating system for cluster computers is ……(b) Discuss advantages of grid computing, cluster computing and cloud computing

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(a) Any OS 

(b) (1) Grid computing advantages

  • It is used to solve more complex problems in a short time
  • Existing hardware used efficiently 
  • Scalable : The number of computers can be added according to the work load increases.

(2) Cluster computing Advantages

  • Price-performance ratio: The performance is high and the cost is less.
  • Availability : If one group of system fails the other group will do the work.

(3) Cloud computing Advantages Cost savings :

Companies can reduce costs by using cloud computing scalability/

  • Flexibility: More resources are used when the work load increases.
  • Reliability : It is reliable and helps in disaster recovery
  • Scalability: Computers can be easily added according to the work load increases.
  • Maintenance : The service provider do the system maintenance, then reducing maintenance requirements.
  • Mobile accessible : Employees can do their job even when they are in move.


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