Grid Computing M.Tech Model Question Paper : mgu.ac.in

Name of the University : Mahatma Gandhi University
Department : Computer Science and Engineering
Degree : M.Tech
Subject Code/Name : MCSCS 205.2/Grid Computing
Sem : II
Website : mgu.ac.in
Document Type : Model Question Paper

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Grid Computing Model Question Paper :

M.TECH. Degree Examination :
Branch: Computer Science and Engineering
Specialization : Computer Science and Engineering

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Model Question Paper – I :
Second Semester :
MCSCS 205.2 Grid Computing (Elective III)
(Regular – 2011 Admission onwards)
Time: 3hrs
Maximum:100 marks
Answer the following Questions. :
1. a) Define grid computing. Also describe the grid computing model. (13)
b) Briefly explain the data grid architecture. (12)
or

2. a) Describe the characteristics of desktop grids. (6)
b) Explain the grid protocols. (13)
c) Describe the objectives of Avaki data grid. (6)

3. a) Describe the new grid architecture for virtual organizations. (15)
b) Write a note on semantic grids. (5)
c) Describe the web service architecture. (5)
or
4. a) Explain the Grid computing technologies channeling the third generation of grid initiatives. (16)
b) Describe briefly about SOAP. (9)

5. a) Describe the OGSA (Open Grid Services) architecture and OGSA Goals. (9)
b) Explain the security challenges and the OGSA security architecture. (16)
or
6. a) Describe with neat diagram the OGSA platform components. (10)
b) Explain briefly about CMM (Common Management Model). (15)

7. a) Explain the Globus GT3 software architecture model. (15)
b) Describe briefly about grid service behavior implementation. (10)
or
8. a) Explain briefly about the index services provided by GT3. (12)
b) Write notes on service activation and deactivation. (5)
c) Describe the resource management services provided by GT3. (8)

MCSCS 205.2 GRID COMPUTING : (Elective III)
Answer the following Questions. :
1. a) Explain the grid protocols. (13)
b) Explain the key elements of desktop grids (12)
or
2. a) Describe the role of desktop grids in enterprise computing. (7)
b) Describe briefly about Avaki Data Grid. (12)
c) Describe the characteristics of desktop grids. (6)

3. a) Describe briefly about the organizations developing grid computing tool kits and the frame work. (16)
b) Explain the relationship between grid service and web service. (9)
or
4. a) Describe the relationship of grid architecture to other distributed technologies. (7)
b) Write notes on NASA Information Power Grid and TeraGrid. (9)
c) Describe the Global XML Architecture vision. (9)

5. a)Explain the representational use cases from the OGSA Architecture working group.(16)
b)Describe the OGSA policy Architecture. (9)
or
6. a) Explain briefly about OGSI- defined service data concepts. (16)
b) Write notes on i) Management Reporting ii) Monitoring. (9)

7. a) Describe the resource management and data management services provided by GT3. (9)
b) Describe briefly about GT3 security implementation and programming model. (16)
or
8. a) Explain the OGSI.NET framework implementation. (9)
b) Explain the Globus GT3 software architecture model. (16)

Grid Computing Syllabus :
Module 1 :
Grid Computing : Introduction -Definition -Scope of grid computing. Grid computing model- Grid Protocols – Desktop grids: Characteristics – key elements – Role in enterprise computing infrastructure. Data grids: Avaki Data Grid – Data grid Architecture.

Module 2 :
Grid Computing Initiatives : Grid Computing Organizations and their roles – Grid Computing anatomy – Grid Computing road map. Grid Computing Applications: Merging the Grid services Architecture with the Web Services Architecture.

Module 3 :
Technologies : OGSA – Sample use cases – OGSA platform components – OGSI – OGSA Basic Services.
Managing Grid Environments : Managing grids – management reporting – monitoring – service level management – data catalogs and replica management.

Module 4 :
Grid Computing Tool Kits: Globus GT3 Toolkit – Architecture, Programming model, High level services – OGSI .Net middleware Solutions.

References :
1. Joshy Joseph & Craig Fellenstein, “Grid Computing”, PHI, PTR-2003.
2. Ahmar Abbas, “Grid Computing: A Practical Guide to technology and Applications”, Charles River media – 2003.
3. Ian Foster, Carl Kesselman, “The Grid2: Blueprint for a New Computing Infrastructure”. Morgan Kaufman, New Delhi, 2004.

4. Fran Bermn, Geoffrey Fox, Anthony Hey J.G., “Grid Computing: Making the Global Infrastructure a Reality”, Wiley, USA, 2003.
5. Maozhen Li, Mark Baker, “The Grid: Core Technologies”, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.