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Framework
for CrossGrid-DataGrid Collaboration
1. Grid
Architecture
Both Grids
have similar structures and are based on the same Globus elements.
CrosssGrid (X#) plans to extend DataGrid (EDG) functionality and
geographic distribution.
Collaboration will include:
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reuse of
middleware developed within both projects, |
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joint
design and implementation of new, interactive-oriented Grid services, |
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establishing joint teams for:
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evaluation of OGSA for both Grids, |
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participation in the GLUE effort, |
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evaluation of software engineering tools, |
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elaboration of common programming and naming conventions, |
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elaboration of joint proposals for the GGF, |
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participation of chairmen of EDG ATF and X#AT in meetings of
architecture teams of both projects. |
2.
Applications
X# is
oriented towards interactive applications, which are also the subject of
EDG development.
Collaboration will include:
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elaboration of methodology and generic structure of interactive Grid
applications, |
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common
work on high energy physics applications, |
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common
work on data security. |
3.
Benchmarks and monitoring
The
benchmarks planned in X# will provide important information about the
performance of Grid middleware and applications. These will be used by EDG
and X# for testing of successive releases of EDG software.
4.
Testbeds
X# members
from Spain, Portugal and Germany are actively taking part in the EDG
testbed organization. Both projects are interested in extending this common
work to all X# testbed partners.
Collaboration will include:
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interoperability of both Grids (first for HEP applications), |
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mutual
recognition of Certification Authorities, |
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elaboration of common access and usage policies and procedures, |
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common
work of testbed integration teams and testbed support teams, |
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elaboration of common installation and configuration procedures, |
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joint
effort involving the migration of software to the Solaris platform. |
5.
Software testing
X# will
cooperate with EDG in testing the early beta releases of EDG middleware;
this is considered the first step towards interoperability of both Grids.
6.
Dissemination
X# will
establish its Research of Industry Forum in close cooperation with EDG.
7.
Management
To ensure
smooth and continuous flow of information between EDG and X#, the project
management teams will be in regular contact in such a way that project
manager are invited to become members of the Project Management Board of
EDG and the X# Steering Group respectively.
Collaboration will also include:
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exchange
of operating procedures, |
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exchange
of reviewers of deliverables, |
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exchange
of document templates, |
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synchronization of Grid developments. |
8.
Concluding remarks
All of the
described forms of collaboration will be acknowledged in reports presented
to the EU, in related deliverables and in publications. |
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