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With suitable examples, explain the difference between the concept of grid computing and

cloud computing 2marks)

The main activities being cloud computing and grid computing. Yet grid computing is not a

component of cloud computing. Grid computing is not a cloud. Both require and maintain large

computing infrastructures. The principles of cloud computing and grid computing have been

created for distributed computing, i.e., computing a wide area of computers practically isolated

by some means.

Differences in definition:

The computing done through the grid systems is coordinated and connected so that they can

together be able to solve a problem. Besides, all servers and personal computers are linked to a

common network using a wide area network to complete a grid system. According to the way all

grid systems are connected to each system, all the systems connected can communicate with

each other directly or through the use of scheduling techniques available in the system. However,

cloud computing is defined as the use of remote servers used in the storage of data. It mainly

assists its users to have a good guarantee on the demand of the stored data at any time of the day.

Also, it contains networked and integrated software and hardware.

Differences according to functionality

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In grid computing, a single task is divided into many tasks where each computer is assigned with

a sub-task. However, after completing them, the combined results obtained from each computer

are sent back to the main machine, unlike in grid computing, where cloud computing can provide

resources whenever required by data owners.

Differences according to the management of resources

The cloud computing available in grid computing is distributed among all the different

computers located in diverse locations. Besides, on the other hand, cloud computing can manage

its resources centrally in data centers that belong to cloud computing service providers.

Architecture type

Grid computing makes use of distributed architecture, whereas cloud computing takes the use of

a client-server architecture.

Examples;

Cloud computing; Google documents, one drive.

Grid computing; D-Grid (global network), Grid gain(software).