grid computing system
[ɡrɪd kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ ˈsɪstəm]
nounmasculinepl: grid computing systems / sistemas de computação em grid
sistema de computação em grid
1. A distributed computing architecture that pools together geographically dispersed computing resources to solve complex computational problems by dividing tasks across multiple interconnected computers
The research institution implemented a grid computing system to process massive amounts of scientific data across multiple universities.
A instituição de pesquisa implementou um sistema de computação em grid para processar grandes volumes de dados científicos em várias universidades.
2. An infrastructure that enables seamless sharing of computational power, storage, and software resources among networked computers to achieve high-performance computing
The grid computing system allowed researchers to access computational resources on demand without owning expensive hardware.
O sistema de computação em grid permitiu que os pesquisadores acessassem recursos computacionais sob demanda sem possuir equipamentos caros.
Grid computing systems are particularly important in Brazil's scientific research community, especially in fields like bioinformatics, physics, and climate modeling. The technology emerged in the early 2000s and became instrumental in collaborative research across institutions. In the USA, grid computing was a precursor to modern cloud computing and remains relevant in academic and scientific research settings. The term reflects the infrastructure metaphor of a power grid where resources are distributed and shared.
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