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- ISBN: 9781420072730 | 1420072730
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 11/18/2009
Reviewing classical methods as well as realistic models and algorithms, this book offers a through introduction to scheduling presented by highly respected experts. It covers fundamental concepts and basic methods, as well as recent research and applications with a special focus on distributed systems and computational grids, Topics covered include online scheduling, stochastic task-resource systems, and platform models. Though the book takes a rigorous approach, it provides enough background to be self-contained and fully accessible to computer scientists, mathematicians, and researchers in related fields. Examples, theorems, and pedagogical proofs are provided to create an interactive learning format.