Is grid computing safe from a security perspective?
Sun’s systemic security approach provides layered defenses around critical information assets. This addresses the expanding cost and scope of threats and vulnerabilities with the added benefits of fewer configurations, fewer points of failure, better utilization, easier supervision, and maintenance of security processes and controls. Sun Grid Centers are located in secure sites with all networking, systems, and storage equipment in locked cages with hardened access by limited personnel. Personnel are allowed access to only specific aspects of the grid. Customers those submitting jobs enjoy a high degree of anonymity because they use unique IDs for each runtime session. Q: How is utility computing environmentally friendly? A: Customers who tap into the grid don’t need to buy equipment and then later dispose of it. In terms of utilization, if customers only utilize 15 percent of their capacity, they’re essentially buying 6x-7x the amount that they actually need. By having Sun build the u
