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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Jennie Palmer, Emeritus Professor Isi Mitrani
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We consider the problem of how best to structure and control a Computing Grid containing many processors. The performance trade-offs associated with different tree structures are evaluated by analysing appropriate queueing models. It is shown that, for a given set of parameters and job distribution policy, there is an optimal tree structure that minimizes the overall average response time. This is obtained numerically through comparison of theoretical average response times. A simple heuristic policy is shown to perform well under certain conditions.
Author(s): Palmer J, Mitrani I
Editor(s): Cox, S.J.
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: UK e-Science All Hands Meeting
Year of Conference: 2004
Pages: 15-22
Publisher: EPSRC
