86 research outputs found
Hybrid Distributed Computing Infrastructure Experiments in Grid5000 : Supporting QoS in Desktop Grids with Cloud Resources
International audienceHybrid Distributed Computing Infrastructures (DCIs) allow users to combine Grids, Desktop Grids, Clouds, etc. to obtain for their users even larger computing capabilities. In this paper, we present an experimental study of the SpeQuloS framework which aims at providing QoS to Desktop Grid by provisioning on-demand Cloud resources. We describe the experimental platform which relies on Grid5000 to mimic both a Desktop Grid system and a Cloud system. Preliminary results are presented which shows the potential of the SpeQuloS approach
E-Fast & CloudPower: Towards High Performance Technical Analysis for Small Investors
International audienceAbout 80% of the financial market investors fail, the main reason for this being their poor investment decisions. Without advanced financial analysis tools and the knowledge to interpret the analysis, the investors can easily make irrational investment decisions. Moreover, investors are challenged by the dynamism of the market and a relatively large number of indicators that must be computed. In this paper we propose E-Fast, an innovative approach for on-line technical analysis for helping small investors to obtain a greater e on the market by increasing their knowledge. The E-Fast technical analysis platform prototype relies on High Performance Computing (HPC), allowing to rapidly develop and extensively validate the most sophisticated finance analysis algorithms. In this work, we aim at demonstrating that the E-Fast implementation , based on the CloudPower HPC infrastructure, is able to provide small investors a realistic, low-cost and secure service that would otherwise be available only to the large financial institutions. We describe the architecture of our system and provide design insights. We present the results obtained with a real service implementation based on the Exponential Moving Average computational method, using CloudPower and Grid5000 for the computations' acceleration. We also elaborate a set of interesting challenges emerging from this work, as next steps towards high performance technical analysis for small investors
Auger & XtremWeb: Monte Carlo computation on a global computing platform
International audienceIn this paper, we present XtremWeb, a Global Computing platform used to generate monte carlos showers in Auger, an HEP experiment to study the highest energy cosmic rays at Mallargue-Mendoza, Argentina.XtremWeb main goal, as a Global Computing platform, is to compute distributed applications using idle time of widely interconnected machines. It is especially dedicated to -but not limited to- multi-parameters applications such as monte carlos computations; its security mechanisms ensuring not only hosts integrity but also results certification and its fault tolerant features, encouraged us to test it and, finally, to deploy it as to support our CPU needs to simulate showers.We first introduce Auger computing needs and how Global Computing could help. We then detail XtremWeb architecture and goals. The fourth and last part presents the profits we have gained to choose this platform. We conclude on what could be done next
CYCLONE Unified Deployment and Management of Federated, Multi-Cloud Applications
Various Cloud layers have to work in concert in order to manage and deploy
complex multi-cloud applications, executing sophisticated workflows for Cloud
resource deployment, activation, adjustment, interaction, and monitoring. While
there are ample solutions for managing individual Cloud aspects (e.g. network
controllers, deployment tools, and application security software), there are no
well-integrated suites for managing an entire multi cloud environment with
multiple providers and deployment models. This paper presents the CYCLONE
architecture that integrates a number of existing solutions to create an open,
unified, holistic Cloud management platform for multi-cloud applications,
tailored to the needs of research organizations and SMEs. It discusses major
challenges in providing a network and security infrastructure for the
Intercloud and concludes with the demonstration how the architecture is
implemented in a real life bioinformatics use case
XtremWeb : une plate-forme de recherche sur le calcul global et pair à pair
ISBN 274620472XLa connection à grande échelle des ordinateurs aux réseaux de communication et les mécanismes qui permettent leur interopérabilité (standardisation des protocoles, homogénéisation des formats d'échange, systèmes de nomage efficace, sécurisation des sites) motivent des tentatives de globalisation des ressources et des données à partir de systèmes de Calcul Global, Pair à Pair ou de GRID. Ces systèmes sont les prémisses de l'émergence de systèmes d'exploitation à grande échelle. Dans cet article nous proposons d'abord de situer les systémes Pair à Pair par rapport aux autres structures de GRID en soulignant leur différences qui ont principalement une origine historique. Dans une deuxième partie nous présentons une ratio- nalisation des systémes de Calcul Global et Pair à Pair. Nous détaillons ensuite la plate-forme XtremWeb qui constitue l'une des premières tentatives de généralisation du concept de parité entre les ressources appliqué à la globalisation du processeur, de la mémoire et du stockage. Nous terminons par la présentation de quelques points durs en recherche : la sécurisation des participants et la communication inter-noeud
Intermediate QoS Prototype for the EDGI Infrastructure
This document provides the first deliverable of EDGI JRA2. It is produced by the INRIA team, the SZTAKI team, the LAL/IN2P3 team and the University of Coimbra team. This document aims at describing achievements and results of JRA2 tasks "Advanced QoS Scheduler and Oracle" and "Support In Science Gateway". Hybrid Distributed Computing Infrastructures (DCIs) allow users to combine Grids, Desktop Grids, Clouds, etc. to obtain for their users large computing capabilities. The EDGI infrastructure belongs to this kind of DCIs. The document presents the SpeQuloS framework to provide quality of service (QoS) for application executed on the EDGI infrastructure. It also introduces EDGI QoS portal, an user-friendly and integrated access to QoS features for users of EDGI infrastructure. In this document, we first introduce new results from JRA2.1 task, which collected and analyzed batch execution on Desktop Grid. Then, we present the advanced Cloud Scheduling and Oracle strategies designed inside the SpeQuloS framework (task JRA2.2). We demonstrate efficiency of these strategies using performance evaluation carried out with simulations. Next, we introduce Credit System architecture and QoS user portal as part of the JRA2 Support In Science Gateway (task JRA2.3). Finally, we conclude and provide references to JRA2 production.Ce document fournit le premier livrable pour la tâche JRA2 du projet européen European Desktop Grid Initiative (FP7 EDGI). Il est produit par les équipes de l'INRIA, de SZTAKI, du LAL/IN2P3 et de l'Université de Coimbra. Ce document vise à décrire les réalisations et les résultats qui concernent la qualité de service pour l'infrastructure de grilles de PCs européenne EDGI
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