The new release of XtremWeb-HEP 8.0.0 is a real breakthrough in the world of Desktop Grid Computing. For the first time, DG users are able to register their own Virtual Images for their preferred OS and applications and remotely deploy them on Volunteer PC. Thanks to the embedded IBIS smart socket technology, users can directly and securely ssh to the remote VM even of if the PC is located behind firewall. The convergence of Desktop Grid Computing and Cloud Computing is there. Checkout XtremWeb-HEP web site and read this tutorial for more details.
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