* An invaluable reference for anyone designing new parallel or distributed systems. * Includes detailed case studies of specific systems from Stanford, MIT, and other leading research universities. * The authors emphasize performance, surveying all available techniques.

* An invaluable reference for anyone designing new parallel or distributed systems.* Includes detailed case studies of specific systems from Stanford, MIT, and other leading research universities.* The authors emphasize performance, surveying all available techniques.

Preface.1. Parallel and Distributed Computing (S. Hariri & M. Parashar).1.1 Introduction: Basic Concepts.1.2 Promises and Challenges of Parallel and Distributed Systems.1.3 Distributed System Design Framework.References and Further Reading.2. Message-Passing Tools (S. Hariri & I. Ra).2.1 Introduction.2.2 Message-Passing Tools versus Distributed Shared Memory.2.3 Message-Passing System: Desirable Features.2.4 Classification of Message-Passing Tools.2.5 Overview of Message-Passing Tools.2.6 ACS.2.7 Experimental Results and Analysis.2.8 Conclusions.References.3. Distributed Shared Memory Tools (M. Parashar & S. Chandra).3.1 Introduction.3.2 Cache Coherence.3.3 Shared Memory Consistency Models.3.4 Distributed Memory Architectures.3.5 Classification of Distributed Shared Memory Systems.References.4. Distributed-Object Computing Tools (R. Raje, et al.).4.1 Introduction.4.2 Basic Model.4.3 Examples.4.4 Comparison of the Three Paradigms.4.5 Conclusions.References.5. Gestalt of the Grid (G. von Laszewski & P. Wagstrom).5.1 Introduction.5.2 Definitions.5.3 Multifaceted Grid Architecture.5.4 Grid Management Aspects.5.5 Grid Activities.5.6 Grid Applications.5.7 Portals.5.8 Conclusions.References.6. Software Development for Parallel and Distributed Computing (M. Parashar & S. Hariri).6.1 Introduction.6.2 Issues in HPC Software Development.6.3 HPC Software Development Process.6.4 Parallel Modeling of Stock Option Pricing.6.5 Inputs.6.6 Application Analysis Stage.6.7 Application Development Stage.6.8 Compile-Time and Runtime Stage.6.9 Evaluation Stage.6.10 Maintenance/Evolution Stage.6.11 Existing Software Support.References.Index.