GTU Computer Engineering (Semester 7)
Advance Computing Technology
May 2016
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Define Cluster Computing. Explain its architecture in detail.
7 M
1 (b) Explain the scalable parallel computer architecture in detail.
7 M

2 (a) Explain in detail the various steps involved in establishing a cluster.
7 M
Solve any one question from Q2(b) & Q2(c)
2 (b) Explain the flexible load sharing algorithm in detail.
7 M
2 (c) Define Grid Computing. Explain its applications in detail.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q3(a), Q3(b) & Q3(c), Q3(d)
3 (a) Explain important role of cluster middleware.
7 M
3 (b) Explain in detail about cloud work load.
7 M
3 (c) Explain important role of grid middleware.
7 M
3 (d) Explain in detail the role of virtual organization in grid computing.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q4(a), Q4(b) & Q4(c), Q4(d)
4 (a) Define cloud computing and explain its features in detail.
7 M
4 (b) Explain I-WAY project in detail.
7 M
4 (c) Explain in detail IAAS and PAAS. Also show difference between them.
7 M
4 (d) Explain model of SAAS in detail.
7 M

Solve any two question from Q5(a), Q5(b) & Q5(c), Q5(d)
5 (a) Explain important characteristics of cloud data center.
7 M
5 (b) Discuss about Cluster of SMPS.
7 M
5 (c) Compare traditional and cloud data center on cost factor.
7 M
5 (d) Explain the service oriented model of third generation of grid in detail.
7 M



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