CNET Technology Information September 13: Although it is still in the early stages, mesh operations seem to prospects - as long as computer companies can continue to educate the benefits of IT department grid operations. Up to now, only a few European companies perform mesh operations, which link a large number of computer hosts, storage devices, and networks to provide operational capacity. Organizations typically use grids to support over-demand modified modes, to expand or restructuring resources in accordance with changing business needs. According to the research report of the city's QUOCIRCA, approximately 7% of IT staff use grids in certain areas, and 3% plan to test relevant procedures in the next three months. This report is a supporter Oracle, a supporter of the entrusted grid concept. However, all prerequisites for grid operations, including the integration and standardization of IT systems, still have important work to be completed. In some parts of email and application servers, more than half of the employees have taken these initial steps. The Quocirca Service Manager Dale Vile is indicated that standardization is an important first step, which includes placing all systems in the same platform and uses the same software version. IT staff receiving investigations, with a quarter of at least a degree of familiarity that has some degree of grid operations. But if you can learn this technology, the usage rate should be improved; Quocirca found that those who know this technology may have a willingness. Vile said: "Education is the biggest problem in this field." "The mesh function is to process the core daily problems and troubles of IT staff. Once you know, you can naturally attract them." As for the long-range vision of the grid operation, Vile said : "The entire industry will continue to develop in the grid operation, but will not change overnight, but step by step." Industry with merges include financial services, retail, travel and transportation - with large information center And the huge area of end users. Quocirca has visited 603 IT managers and supervisors in different industries in Europe. Full report content can be found in the QUOCIRCA website "Grid operation in Europe: for the inevitable transformation". (Wen: Sylvia Carr / Compilation: Chen Zhiwen)
