Data Analysis in the Cloud

Project Information

Discipline
Computer Science (401) 
Orientation
Education 
Abstract

We propose to run experiments on Future Grid to learn how to access the cloud, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the system for scientific data analysis.

Intellectual Merit

This independent study will evaluate the ease of use for a novice user of Future Grid.

Broader Impacts

A student in an under represented community and state will have the opportunity to use a state-of-the-art research platform.

Project Contact

Project Lead
Amy Apon (aapon00) 
Project Manager
Amy Apon (aapon00) 

Resource Requirements

Hardware Systems
  • hotel (IBM iDataPlex at U Chicago)
  • india (IBM iDataPlex at IU)
  • sierra (IBM iDataPlex at SDSC)
 
Use of FutureGrid

Try some data analysis codes on Future Grid, and use for training and special students projects.

Scale of Use

a few VMs for an experiment

Project Timeline

Submitted
11/29/2010 - 23:08 
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