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Trends Toward Virtual Computing

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Virtual Computing

Part of the book series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science ((SECS,volume 633))

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In Chapter 1, we surveyed trends in processing and computer communication technologies. In this chapter we take a look at different classes of real-world applications and identifies their computational and communication needs. Also we present the motivations for virtual computing and identify requirements in terms of communication networks and software supports tools.

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Kim, D., Hariri, S. (2001). Trends Toward Virtual Computing. In: Virtual Computing. The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science, vol 633. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1553-1_3

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