Master/slave computing on the Grid

Resource selection is fundamental to the performance of master/slave applications. In this paper, we address the problem of promoting performance for distributed master/slave applications targeted to distributed, heterogeneous "Grid" resources. We present a work-rate-based model of master/...

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Published inProceedings 9th Heterogeneous Computing Workshop (HCW 2000) (Cat. No.PR00556) pp. 3 - 16
Main Authors Shao, G., Berman, F., Wolski, R.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2000
Subjects
Application software
Computer science
Contracts
Electronic switching systems
Grid computing
Indium tin oxide
Master-slave
Nominations and elections
Parallel programming
Process control
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Summary:Resource selection is fundamental to the performance of master/slave applications. In this paper, we address the problem of promoting performance for distributed master/slave applications targeted to distributed, heterogeneous "Grid" resources. We present a work-rate-based model of master/slave application performance which utilizes both system and application characteristics to select potentially performance-efficient hosts for both the master and slave processes. Using a Grid allocation strategy based on this performance model, we demonstrate a performance improvement over other selection options for a representative set of master/slave applications in both simulated and actual Grid environments.
ISBN:0769505562
9780769505565
ISSN:1097-5209
2374-8974
DOI:10.1109/HCW.2000.843728