Category Archives: Architecture

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) – Why? What about security? What about SOA?

IaaS or “Infrastructure as a Service” is a concept and frequently offered product in the Cloud Computing space that currently appears to have as much pervasiveness as any of the other service types. Continue reading →

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Apps.gov – GSA’s iTunes Store for Cloud Computing?

If you haven’t yet seen the hype, GSA is currently hosting APPS.GOV which is an online marketplace for Cloud Computing applications for US Federal Agencies. This is driven by the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative. There are a number of categories … Continue reading →

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Using Micro-Blogging Tools To Improve Performance…

“More Software” and “More Infrastructure” rarely improves system performance. But if you manage a large or geographically diverse infrastructure, these Web 2.0 tools can be rather helpful. Whether you’re experiencing a performance issue or running performance tests – having a … Continue reading →

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[CheapHA-HPC] Viral Grid Computing

Viral Grid Computing Summary This computing model has been around for a long time. I know this because the principal architects here at Abstract Initiative, LLC have been doing it for a long time – around 10 years in some … Continue reading →

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What Is The Best Operating System or Hardware Platform For My Application?

Operating systems and hardware platforms can sometimes spark heated discussions – sometimes at a political level, i.e. “I want the new high-visibility application to run on my mainframe.” or at an almost religious level, i.e. “Solaris is the greatest operating … Continue reading →

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