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time, the importance of the underlying networking mechanism is emphasized. For any kind of

new technology, corporate and business decision makers typically seek answers to questions such

as these: (1) “What is this stuff?”; (2) “How widespread is its present/potential penetration?”; (3)

“Is it ready for prime time?”; (4) “Are there firm standards?”; (5) “Is it secure?”; (6) “How do we

bill it, as it’s new?”; and (7) “Tell me how to deploy it (at a macro level).” Table 12.1 summarizes

these and other questions that decision makers, CIOs, CTOs, and planners may have about grid

computing. Table 12.2 lists some of the concepts embodied in grid computing and other related

technologies.

Grid computing is also k ...