Cloud Computing with Nimbus

Document #:

CD-doc-3059-v1

Document type:

Presentation

Submitted by:

Fang Wang

Updated by:

Fang Wang

Document Created:

22 Jan 2009, 13:01

Contents Revised:

29 Jan 2009, 16:22

DB Info Revised:

29 Jan 2009, 16:22

Abstract:

Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud computing is emerging as a viable alternative to the acquisition and management of physical resources. But what exactly is cloud computing and to what extent can it be used to meet the needs of scientific applications?

In this talk, I will give an overview of cloud computing and describe Nimbus -- a toolkit that provides an open source, EC2-compatible IaaS implementation as well as tools that enable, for example, the creation of tightly-coupled clusters such as are often used in science.

I will describe how applications drove the development of various Nimbus capabilities and how they use these capabilities today on Amazon EC2 and the Science Clouds. Finally, I will discuss the emerging trends in cloud computing and discuss how they can benefit science.

Files in Document:

• Cloud Computing Presentation Slides (cloud_computing.ppt, 4.3 MB)

Topics:

• Computing Division Office:Computing Techniques Seminars

Authors:

• Kate Keahey

Keywords:

Seminar

Associated with Events:

Cloud Computing with Nimbus held on 29 Jan 2009 in FCC1 Conference Room