
26 Big Data: Techniques and Technologies in Geoinformatics
TABLE 1.6
Comparing Cluster, Grid, Cloud, and Supercomputing: Developer
(Application) Perspective
Cluster Grid Cloud Supercomputer
Hardware spec Small Medium High High
Platform Fixed Fixed Flexible Fixed
App deployment No No Yes No
Maintenance No No Yes No
Ensuring privacy/security High Limited Poor High
Fault tolerance Low Low High High
Providing scalability Poor Moderate High High
Throughput Low Moderate High High
Development effort High Medium Medium High
Learning curve High Medium Medium High
Cost Low Moderate High High
Performance Low Medium High High
TABLE 1.7
Comparing Cluster, Grid, Cloud, and ...