Grid computing prospects bright education and training are the key to success

CNET technology news September 13: although it is still in its infancy, grid computing seems promising-as long as computer vendors can continue to educate IT departments on the benefits of grid computing.

Currently, only a few European companies have implemented grid computing, which connects a large number of computer hosts, storage devices, and networks to provide computing capabilities. Organization organizations usually use grids to support on-demand computing models based on changing business needs.
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According to a research report by the Municipal Adjustment Company quocirca, about 7% of IT staff use grids in certain fields, and 3% plan to test the related data in the next three months.Program. This report commissioned Oracle, a supporter of the grid concept, to conduct a survey.

However, there are still some important work to be done to fully adopt grid operations, including the integration and standardization of IT systems. More than half of the employees interviewed, such as email and application servers, have taken these initial steps. Quocirca Service Manager Dale vile said that standardization is an important first step, which includes placing all systems on the same platform and using the same software version.

Of the IT staff surveyed, at least 1/4 are familiar with grid operations to some extent. However, if more people can learn this technology, the usage should be improved. quocirca found that those who know it may be willing to use it.

"Education is the biggest problem in this field," vile said ." "The grid function is to deal with the core daily problems and troubles faced by IT personnel. Once understood, it will naturally attract them ." As for the long-range vision of grid computing, vile said: "Undoubtedly, the entire industry will develop towards grid computing, but it will not change overnight, but it will be gradual ."

Industries that use most grid computing include financial services, retail, tourism and transportation-fields with large information centers and huge transaction volumes for end users.

Quocirca has visited 603 IT managers and supervisors from different industries in Europe. For the complete report content, see the quocirca website's article "Grid Computing in Europe: laying the foundation for an inevitable transformation. (Text: Sylvia Carr/compilation: Chen Zhiwen)